Mickens v. State

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

The jury in appellant Gerald Mickens’ trial reported back a unanimous verdict of guilty on both counts, murder and carrying a handgun without a license. As counsel polled the jury, however, one juror said she had been intimidated by another and was unsure about voting to convict. The trial judge took extensive measures, described below, to deal with this development. We are satisfied that these measures were adequate and thus affirm the convictions.

I. Pressure on a Juror

After deliberations, the jury announced to the trial court that it found Mickens guilty. Upon polling…