State v. Johnson

[¶ 1.] The Lawrence County States Attorney appeals the appointment of two separate judges to preside over the criminal trials of Herman L. Johnson, Senior and Herman L. Johnson, Junior, contending such appointments were void from the beginning and improperly severed the trial of these defendants.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Herman L. Johnson, Senior, (hereinafter Senior) and Herman L. Johnson, Junior, (hereinafter Junior) (collectively Defendants) were jointly indicted for possession of a controlled drug or substance with intent to distribute (cocaine); possession of a controlled drug or substance (cocaine);…