State v. Heiskell

Green, J.:

Douglas A. Heiskell was charged with one count of cultivation of marijuana and with one count of possession of marijuana with intent to sell. After a jury trial, Heiskell was convicted of both counts. On appeal, Heiskell contends (1) the trial court erred in determining that the State had given a valid race-neutral reason for striking the only African-American venireperson from the jury panel; (2) the trial court erred in denying his motion for new trial for juror misconduct; (3) the trial court erred in admitting evidence on how much marijuana an average marijuana user would…