Poteat v. United States

This is an appeal from a jury trial conviction of first-degree burglary, D.C.Code 1973, § 22-1801 (a), and obstruction of justice, D.C.Code 1973, § 22-703. The issues presented on appeal are whether the trial court erred by (1) denying appellant’s motion for a continuance; (2). refusing to hear testimony from complainant’s mother regarding statements allegedly made to her by a detective; and (3) denying appellant’s motion for a new trial based on the discovery of new evidence. We affirm.

First, appellant contends that the trial court erred by denying his motion for a continuance made on the…