Washington v. Lozier

[1] The charge stems from a severe beating administered by Lyles companion, Ralph Lozier (aged 12), to two smaller boys, Luis Suggs and Sunny Soper (both aged 11). The States theory at trial was that Lyle (who was 14 and the largest of the boys) assisted Ralphs assault upon Luis and Sunny by intimidating them and blocking their escape, and thus acted as Ralphs accomplice. Lyle contends there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction of second degree assault on an accomplice theory. We do not agree.