State v. Post

CRIST, Judge.

This case is before us by reason of a hearing on newly discovered evidence of juror misconduct. Defendant was convicted of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole on June 9, 1989. A timely appeal was filed in this court. On April 11, 1990, while appeal was pending, defendant filed a motion to remand for new trial by reason of newly discovered evidence of juror misconduct. A hearing was held by the trial court pursuant to an order entered by this court on May 10, 1990, sustaining defendant’s motion. The trial court was further…