Thompson v. State

Dexter Lavon Thompson appeals his convictions and sentences for attempted second-degree murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and robbery with a deadly weapon. For each count, the jury found that Thompson was in actual possession of a firearm, discharged the firearm, and wore a mask. Thompson raises two issues on appeal relating to (i) the impropriety of certain questions asked by the State during voir dire and (ii) the impropriety of the State’s closing arguments. We affirm.

First, Thompson argues that the trial court erred by denying his motion for mistrial based on the State’s…