Dickenson v. State

OPINION

BAILEY, Judge

Case Summary

Following a jury trial, Appellanh-Defen-dant James C. Dickenson (“Dickenson”) was convicted of Attempted Murder,1 a class A felony. This appeal arises following the denial of Dickenson’s petition for post-conviction relief. We reverse and remand.

Issue

Dickenson raises several issues for our review, one of which is dispositive. We restate that issue as: whether Dickenson is entitled to a new trial based on juror misconduct.

Facts and Procedural History

Dickenson was charged with the attempted murder of Jessie Stinnett. During voir dire, potential juror Tammy…