Murder conviction overturned on ineffective counsel

The D.C. Court of Appeals has overturned a man’s murder conviction because his trial lawyer did not consult with an expert who could testify about the victim’s PCP intoxication. Ajene Kigozi had been convicted of first-degree premeditated murder while armed and other charges and was sentenced to 35 years in prison. In overturning his convictions, the appeals court remanded the case for a new trial.

In November 2001, Parris Lynch was shot seven times at close range while he was sitting in a car at the intersection of Chesapeake Street and Southern Avenue S.E., prosecutors said.