State v. Middleton

Rhodes, Justice:

Frank Middleton appeals from his conviction of rape and armed robbery. He contends that he should be granted a new trial because of alleged trial errors. We disagree and affirm his conviction.

The following five questions are raised for our consideration :

1. Did the trial judge err in refusing to ask jurors during their voir dire examination five questions submitted by Middleton relating to whether they would presume that Middleton was innocent when so instructed by the trial judge?

2. Did the trial judge err in refusing to ask jurors during their voir dire examination three…