United States v. James

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Criminal Action No. 12-126 (JEB) ANTHONY MARCELLUS JAMES, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION In 2013, Defendant Anthony James was tried and convicted of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base. He represented himself at trial, although attorney Edward Sussman assisted in certain respects as standby counsel. On appeal, James argued that Sussman was constitutionally ineffective, principally because he had subpoenaed several witnesses for the wrong date, rendering them unable to testify…