State v. Rheaume

The respondent has been convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill. During the deliberations of the jury, one of the jurymen was taken ill, and, by agreement of respondent’s counsel and the attorney for the State, a physician was called to attend him, who, after an examination, reported to the court that the juror was able to continue with his duties. The interrogation of the physician by the Court and by counsel for the defense indicates that the juror had a high blood pressure, which resulted in a severe headache and in weakness, and that he had had one dizzy spell…