Godfrey v. State

Defendant-appellant Alfred Godfrey, Jr., (Godfrey), appeals his jury conviction of voluntary manslaughter. 1 His sole allegation of error is that his constitutional protection against double jeopardy was violated.

This controversy stems from events occurring at Godfrey’s first attempted trial, although he was ultimately convicted upon his third trial. 2 The case was initially assigned for trial on June 6,1977. At that time and at the conclusion of voir dire examination, the trial court administered the oath to the jurors. At the close of the giving of the oath, two jurors remained standing and…