SMITH, Justice.
Appellant was convicted of murder and received a life sentence. One of the members of the jury that convicted appellant had served on the grand jury which considered the bill of indictment against appellant, and had been a participant in the return of the true bill. Appellant contends this circumstance entitles him to a new trial. We agree and reverse.
Appellant's case was called on Monday, June 22, 1981. Prior to impaneling the jury, the court...
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