Nyberg v. State

The defendant contends that the trial court abused its discretion in (1) not striking three jurors for cause because of bias shown at the voir dire examination of the jurors, (2) in failing to grant a motion for mistrial because the principal state witness conversed with two jurors after they were sworn but before testimony was taken, and (3) for failure to grant a motion for mistrial because the state’s witnesses violated a sequestration order. The defendant also contends he is entitled to a new trial in the interest of justice.

The facts which gave rise to the prosecution are as follows:

The…