Dale v. State

Carley, Judge.

Appellant was tried before a jury and found guilty of trafficking in cocaine. He appeals from the judgment of conviction and sentence entered by the trial court on the jury’s verdict of guilt.

1. Contrary to appellant’s assertion, there is no requirement that the trial court summon additional prospective jurors in panels of 12. “If, for any reason, after striking from the panel there remain less than 12 qualified jurors to try the case, the presiding judge shall summon such numbers of persons who are competent jurors as may be necessary to provide a full panel.” (Emphasis…