Harbin v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant and another were indicted in two counts for the offense of armed robbery by the use of an offensive weapon, a shotgun, in the taking of private property of two named persons with the intent to commit theft. Upon a separate jury trial this defendant was convicted on both counts and sentenced to serve a term of life in confinement. His motion for new trial was filed, heard and denied, and he appeals. Held:

1. During the trial, and after the voir dire examination of the jurors, one of the jurors advised the court that although she did not recognize the…