State v. Johnson

Green, J.:

Randy Johnson appeals from his jury trial conviction of felony driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in violation of K.S.A. 8-1567. First, Johnson argues that his case should be remanded for a new trial because a juror improperly introduced extrajudicial evidence regarding prior bad acts. Nevertheless, because Johnson has failed to show that the alleged juror misconduct substantially prejudiced his right to a fair trial, he has not established that the trial court abused its discretion in denying him a new trial. As a result, Johnson’s argument fails.

Next, Johnson contends…