Haynes v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

The defendant, Jimmy Haynes, appeals his conviction of the offenses of attempted incest, aggravated assault, three counts of aggravated battery, and three counts of cruelty to a child. All offenses alleged involved the defendant and his 15-year-old daughter. Held:

1. After the jury had commenced its deliberations, they asked the court if it was permissible to have the testimony of one witness read to them. The court instructed them on the general rule and said if they had any specific portion they wanted to hear they could request it and he would rule on it. The jury…