Bryan Grigg v. State of Florida

Bryan Grigg appeals his armed burglary conviction and, sentence and argues that the trial judge committed fundamental error during voir dire by previewing “hypothetical” facts to the venire that closely matched the evidence in Mr. Grigg’s own case and then communicating the judge’s view that defendants in Mr. Grigg’s situation should not go free. We agree with Mr. Grigg’s argument and reverse and remand for a new trial.

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During jury selection in Mr. Grigg’s trial below, the state prosecutor asked prospective jurors if any of them-would have a problem reaching a verdict in a case where no…