Knox v. State
Delaware Supreme Court
29 A.3d 217 (2011)
- Written by Sharon Feldman, JD
Facts
Dechanta Knox (defendant) was indicted for issuing bad checks. No jury-venire member indicated knowing any attorney involved in the case. Knox was convicted. The trial judge subsequently learned that a juror was the victim in a robbery case being prosecuted by the deputy attorney general (plaintiff) who had prosecuted Knox. Knox moved for a new trial, arguing that the juror was biased because of his experience as a victim. The trial judge ordered the parties to depose the juror but did not hold a hearing. Knox’s motion was denied. On appeal, Knox argued that the judge failed to conduct a sufficient inquiry and should have ordered a new trial after discovering that the juror was a victim in a pending criminal case.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Steele, C.J.)
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