State v. Parker

SHORT, J.:

In October of 2003, Parker stood trial for murder before Judge Hayes. The jury twice reported to Judge Hayes its inability to reach a unanimous verdict. Judge Hayes granted Parker’s motion for a mistrial. When Parker was tried again in 2005 before Judge Few, he moved to dismiss based on double jeopardy. Judge Few denied the motion and the jury convicted Parker of murder. Parker appeals his murder conviction arguing Judge Few erred in denying his motion to dismiss based on double jeopardy. We affirm.

FACTS

Parker shot and killed Robert Lee Stewart. Stewart had an extensive violent…