Jelks v. State

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge

After a jury trial, Dwight Douglas Jelks was convicted of auto theft, 1 a Class D felony and was adjudged to be a habitual offender. 2 He now appeals, presenting the following issues for review:

I. Whether the trial court erred when in the course of polling the jury it engaged in an extended colloquy regarding the elements of the charged crime, the State’s burden of proof, and the role of a juror.

II. Whether sufficient evidence supports his conviction for auto theft.

We reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On October 9, 1997, Annie White reported her vehicle…