Holcomb v. State

Sears, Justice.

Appellants Eddie Holcomb and Vincent Lopez were jointly tried and convicted of felony murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the com mission of a felony. On appeal, both appellants claim that alleged juror misconduct warranted the declaration of a mistrial. We find, however, that the alleged misconduct, if it in fact occurred, was harmless beyond any reasonable doubt. Appellant Holcomb also claims that his trial counsel was ineffective due to certain statements apparently made during closing arguments. Pretermitting…