Singleton v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

James Bennett Singleton appeals his conviction by a jury of selling cocaine and attempting to sell cocaine. Singleton contends that the trial court erred in charging the jury on attempt, in denying his challenge to the jury array, and in denying his motion for new trial on those grounds.

1. Singleton asserts that he wás denied equal protection and due process under the law as a result of the trial court’s alleged interference with the jury array. Prior to jury selection, Singleton’s counsel *136objected to the jury array, contending that because it contained no African-Americans,…