Purnell v. State

STEELE, Chief Justice:

Defendant-Appellant Mark Purnell appeals from his Superior Court convictions of murder in the second degree, attempted robbery in the first degree, conspiracy in the second degree, and related firearms charges. Purnell raises two arguments on appeal. First, he contends that the trial judge abused her discretion by ruling that statements made by a deceased witness were inadmissible hearsay. Second, he contends that the trial judge abused her discretion by denying his motion for a mistrial as a result of juror misconduct. Because the trial judge did not abuse her…