Dawson v. State

*477 On Remand from the Alabama Supreme Court

BASCHAB, Judge.

On November 1, 1996, we remanded this ease for a new trial based on Dawson’s allegation of juror misconduct. In that original opinion, we also held that the appellant’s allegation that he was denied the right to a speedy trial was without merit. See Dawson v. State, 710 So.2d 467 (Ala.Cr.App.1996). The Alabama Supreme Court granted the State’s petition for certiorari review on the issue of juror misconduct. That court reversed our judgment on that issue, holding that, although the juror had improperly viewed the crime scene, a new trial…