State v. Harris

BURNETT, Justice:

Appellant was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. He appeals the trial court’s refusal to grant a mistrial based on a juror’s misconduct. We affirm.

FACTS

At trial, appellant admitted he killed Jeffrey Neal Bass. The sole issue was whether appellant committed murder or manslaughter.

Jury deliberations continued over a three day period, during which the jury sent out several questions to the court. The jury returned its verdict on the morning of the third day. Following sentencing, one of the jurors told defense counsel and the solicitor she had read the…