Williams v. State

WENTWORTH, Judge.

Appellant seeks review of his conviction of attempted first degree murder with a firearm. He contends the trial judge committed reversible error by refusing the jury’s request for a written copy of jury instructions without notifying counsel. We affirm.

After closing arguments, the court gave its instructions and the panel retired for deliberations. Later, through a bailiff, the jury asked the judge to provide a written copy of the instructions. The judge refused, directing the bailiff to inform the jury that he would reread the instructions if so requested. The jury returned…