Government of the Virgin Islands v. Grant

*24MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

THIS MATTER is before the Court on cross appeals from the Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands. Sheldon Grant (hereafter “Grant”) was convicted after jury trial below of Assault in the Third Degree in violation of 14 V.I.C. § 297(2) and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon During the Commission of a Crime of Violence in violation of 14 V.I.C. § 2251(a)(2)(B). After sentencing took place on July 1, 1983, both Grant and the Government of the Virgin Islands (hereafter “Government”) filed appeals with this Court. The United States of America was granted leave to enter…