Bernard v. United States

SCHWELB, Associate Judge:

Following a jury trial on an assortment of drug-related charges, appellant Everett Elroyd Bernard was convicted of distribution of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute it, and unlawful possession of cocaine, in violation of D.C. Code § 33-541(d) (1988). Bernard’s code-fendant, appellant Heron Redmon, was convicted of unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of cocaine. Id. § 33-541(d). Both men now appeal their convictions, alleging that the trial judge made a diverse assortment of errors. The principal issue raised which…