McQuirter v. District of Columbia
McQuirter v. District of Columbia
Opinion of the Court
After a nonjury trial appellant was found guilty of violation of our disorderly conduct statute, in that he congregated with others on a public street and refused to move on when ordered by a police officer to do so. Code 1961, § 22-1121.
Appellant questions the sufficiency of the evidence to support the conviction. The evidence was conflicting but the trial court resolved that conflict against appellant. The government’s evidence amply supported the conviction.
Appellant claims there was error in permitting the arresting officer to testify that
Finally, appellant argues that the trial court was biased and prejudiced against him. There is nothing in the record to sustain this charge.
Affirmed.
. Apparently this referred to a suit against a police officer attached to No. 10 precinct.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Scott McQUIRTER, Jr. v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- Status
- Published