Jarrell v. State

This is an appeal from a conviction for manslaughter in the first degree arising out of an automobile accident in which a seventeen year old boy was killed. Punishment was fixed at ten years' imprisonment. At trial the appellant was represented by retained counsel. On appeal he is represented by court appointed counsel and provided with a free transcript.

Two issues are presented on appeal: (1) Whether the trial judge erred in denying the appellant's challenge for cause of certain prospective jurors and (2) whether his motion for a new trial was due to be granted on the grounds of newly…