State v. Lynn

OP/MON

WHITE, Justice.

In this case we must determine what effect a total failure to follow statutory jury selection procedures has on a criminal jury trial. Under the circumstances here, we conclude that the failure to comply with those important procedures was prejudicial to the admin*894istration of justice. Consequently, we reverse the conviction and remand this case for a new trial. We discuss the other issues raised on appeal in the event they reoccur on retrial.

FACTS

Appellant, Clark Lynn, was charged with the first-degree murder of Joe Webb who was killed when he was struck from behind…