Abercrombie v. State

The appellant was convicted of the possession of a pistol after having been convicted of a violent crime, in violation of § 13A-11-72, Code of Alabama (1975). He was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment, pursuant to the Habitual Felony Offender Act.

The appellant argues that a juror failed to answer truthfully a question posed during voir dire, specifically, "Do you have an interest in the conviction or acquittal of the defendant?" He further alleges that the juror failed to answer truthfully the question, "Does anyone know any reason why they shouldn't serve in this case?" The appellant bases…