State v. Finnell

Zayas, Judge.

{¶ 1} Kyle Finnell appeals the judgment of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas denying his motion to disclose juror information under seal and denying his motion for a new trial. In his second assignment of error, Finnell argues that defense counsel was ineffective for failing to articulate to the court that he was entitled to the juror information under Evid.R. 606(B) because the jurors were allowed to testify regarding any threats or attempted threats. We agree, and we reverse the trial court's judgment denying the motion to disclose juror information and remand the cause…