Salt Lake City v. Almansor

Memorandum Decision

ROTH, Judge:

T1 Thamer Jaber Almansor appeals his conviction for misdemeanor sexual battery on three grounds. First, he contends that the trial court committed plain error in failing to adequately question a potential juror, who later became the jury foreperson, during voir dire. Second, Almansor argues that the trial court either abused its discretion or committed plain error when it proceeded to trial despite a defense witness's failure to appear. Finally, he asserts that the jury's verdict was produced by undue pressure or coercion by the trial court. We affirm.

I. Juror…