Pilcher v. State

GRIFFIS, J., for the Court:

¶ 1. Jermorris Pilcher was convicted of the murder of Michael Taylor. He was sentenced to life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. On appeal, Pilcher argues that the circuit court erred by failing to declare a mistrial when: (a) the prosecutor made several misstatements of the law during opening statements, and (b) Cordell Phams testified to new information previously unheard by either party. Pilcher asks the Court to reverse his conviction and remand the case for a new trial. We find no error and affirm Pilcher’s conviction and sentence.

FACT…