State v. Martin

GARY M. GAERTNER, Presiding Judge.

Defendant, Joey Martin, appeals from a jury conviction for voluntary manslaughter, in violation of RSMo § 565.023 (1986), for which he was sentenced to five years imprisonment. He raises two issues on appeal. Defendant argues the trial court erred in not granting his motion for a new trial on the ground that a juror intentionally withheld information during voir dire. Defendant also alleges the trial court erred in not permitting him to present evidence as to why he did not call the police department after the incident in question occurred. Finding…