Eric Ramone Sharkey v. State of Mississippi

MAXWELL, JUSTICE, SPECIALLY CONCURRING:

¶30. The majority is correct that there is no reversible error. But I write separately to address the propriety of both the State and the defendant probing potential jurors about their biases and preconceived views of accomplice guilty pleas. I suggest such inquiries are within the trial judge's discretion when an accomplice has pled guilty and is expected to testify. 3

¶31. It is obvious to our bench and bar that criminal practice has changed tremendously in recent years. Gone are the days of demurrers and slews of much simpler one count, one defendant…