McGarity v. State

Pope, Judge.

Defendant Mark McGarity appeals from his convictions for the offenses of kidnapping, armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

1. Defendant first contends that the trial court erred by allowing a juror to question the prosecutor during the State’s closing argument and by instructing the jury that this practice was permissible.

The record shows that the State was using a photograph of the crime scene during closing argument and a juror asked “Where is the entrance to the Sandwich Shop?” and “Where was he parked?” Before a response could be made…