Manrique v. State

OPINION

STEWART, Judge.

A jury convicted Jose G. Manrique of first-degree sexual assault and first-degree burglary. 1 Manrique claims that the superior court erroneously denied his motion for a new trial; Manrique contended that he did not receive a fair trial because two jurors were biased. We reject Manrique’s claim as to one juror, but conclude that Manrique is entitled to a hearing regarding the other.

Manrique also argues that the superior court improperly failed to refer his case to the three-judge sentencing panel. We address this issue and reject it. The record supports the superior…