Lawson v. State

OPINION

BARTEAU, Judge.

Donald Lawson appeals his conviction of murder, a Class A felony, and criminal recklessness, a Class D felony. Ten issues are presented, which we state as:

1. Whether the alternate juror participated in the jury deliberations, thus violating Lawson's right to be tried by a jury of twelve persons?

2. Whether the trial court erred in providing the jury with a video cassette recorder (VCR) and television set after deliberations had begun?

3. Whether the trial court abused its discretion by admitting a videotape into evidence?

4. Whether the trial court erred in denying Lawson's…