Sousa v. United States

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• holding severance required when assault and weapon possession charges against one defendant where joined with murder charges against other defendants
• holding severance required when assault and weapon possession charges against one defendant where joined with murder charges against other defendants
• elements of ADW include the elements of simple assault, and that the defendant “committed the assault with a dangerous weapon.”
• explaining distinction between “attempted-battery” assault and “intent-to-frighten” assault
• both defendants claim innocent presence

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