Consequentially, in addition to analyzing the evidentiary error under the Chapman standard for harmlessness, we must simultaneously look to see whether the joinder of Tann and Arnette with Cooper resulted in “the most compelling prejudice” that would constitute reversible error. Workman v. United States, 15 A.3d 264, 266 (D.C.2011) (quoting Bailey v. United States, 10 A.3d 637, 642 (D.C.2010)).
Rule 14 permits the trial court to sever otherwise properly joined offenses to avoid prejudice, as “justice requires.” Workman v. United States, 15 A.3d 264, 266 (D.C.2011). To justify severance, a defendant must show “the most compelling prejudice,” from which the trial court will be unable to protect if the offenses are tried together.
Rule 14 permits the trial court to sever otherwise properly joined offenses to avoid prejudice, as "justice requires." Workman v. United States, 15 A.3d 264, 266 (D.C. 2011). To justify severance, a defendant must show "the most compelling prejudice," from which the trial court will be unable to protect if the offenses are tried together.