State v. Purdue

JOHN E. PARRISH, Judge.

Timothy S. Purdue (defendant) appeals convictions of assault in the first degree, § 565.050,1 and armed criminal action, § 571.015. He contends the trial court erred in denying his request to quash the jury panel (1) because of conversations between panel members concerning the case during a recess before completion of voir dire, and (2) because of statements the prosecuting attorney made to the panel while conducting voir dire. This court affirms.

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