Legal Opinion
State v. Brooks
North Dakota Supreme Court
Decided August 24, 1994No. Cr. 930286PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
NEUMANN, Justice.
Terry Darnell Brooks appeals from the verdict finding him guilty of the offense of delivery of a controlled substance, and from the order denying his motion for a new trial. We reverse, holding that the trial court erred in not granting Brooks’ motion for a new trial on the grounds that jury misconduct during deliberations tainted the verdict with extraneous prejudicial information.
On August 13, 1993, a jury verdict was returned against Brooks, finding him guilty of the offense of delivery of the controlled substance marijuana. Prior to sentencing, Brooks made a motion…
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- Andrews v. O'HEARNNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1986
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