Tripp v. State

We address only the issue concerning the denial of a post-trial interview of a juror. During jury selection the juror in question effectually answered the Judge’s question that he did not know defendant or any members of his family. After the trial was over, defendant learned from his brother that the juror did in fact know him. Defendant’s motion sought a new trial under rule 3.600 on account of juror misconduct.

Under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.600(b)(4), a juror’s breach of duty to disclose information relating to service in a particular ease constitutes misconduct entitling the…