Lawson v. State

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

A jury found Daniel Lawson guilty of two counts of child molestation and one count of aggravated child molestation. On appeal, Lawson contends that the trial court erred in failing to declare a mistrial after a bailiff improperly responded to a juror’s question. He further argues that he received ineffective assistance of trial counsel. As we find no error, we affirm.

1. According to Lawson, the trial court was required to declare a mistrial following improper communication between the bailiff and jurors. The record shows that after the close of evidence, but before the…