STATE v. BLACK

No. 14211.

551 P.2d 518 (1976)

STATE of Utah, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Billy Wayne BLACK, Defendant and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Utah.

June 16, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William D. Marsh, Ogden, for defendant and appellant.

Vernon B. Romney, Atty. Gen., Earl F. Dorius, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salt Lake City, for plaintiff and respondent.


ELLETT, Justice:

The appellant was convicted of and sentenced for the crime of murder in the second degree. He claims errors in four particulars:

A. A juror had worked with the father of a police officer who had fallen from the roof of a building. During the recess, the juror inquired of the officer how his father was progressing.

It is generally considered to be improper for a juror to converse during the trial of a case with a witness unless he is...

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