Allen v. State
Allen v. State
Opinion of the Court
Appellant seeks review of judgments of conviction and sentences for the offenses of grand theft and possession of a motor vehicle from which the serial number had been removed. On appeal appellant asserts that the court below erred in declining to authorize juror interviews requested by appellant’s counsel. We find no error in this regard, and we therefore affirm the judgments and sentences appealed.
In seeking authorization to question jurors counsel presented appellant’s testimony that a juror acquainted with appellant’s spouse did not so advise the court. However, the record of voir dire indicates that no inquiry was made of the juror in this regard. Counsel also presented appellant’s testimony that the sheriff was overheard telling another juror that, “You did me a good favor today, and if anybody bothers with you, you let me know....” We conclude that these assertions are not
The judgments and sentences appealed are affirmed.
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- Thomas ALLEN v. STATE of Florida
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