Erick v. State

OPINION

COATS, Judge.

Earl Erick appeals his conviction for assault with intent to kill, wound, or maim.1 The single issue in this appeal concerns whether or not the jury selection methods used deprived the defendant of his right to an impartial jury of twelve in the district where the crime occurred. We reverse Erick’s conviction.

Earl Erick was accused of shooting Patrick Kelly with intent to kill, wound, or maim him on July 21, 1979, in Fort Yukon. Kelly resided in Fort Yukon, while Erick is from the outlying village of Venetie, although he lived and worked in Fort Yukon at various times.

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