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Purnell v. State of Delaware, 556, 2008

A conviction for murder in the second degree, attempted robbery in the first degree, conspiracy in the second degree, and related firearms charges is affirmed where: 1) there was no abuse of discretion in ruling that statements made by a deceased witness were inadmissible hearsay; and 2) there was no abuse of discretion denying a motion for a mistrial as a result of juror misconduct.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 08/25/2009
  • Published 08/25/2009

Judges

  • STEELE, Chief Justice., Before STEELE, Chief Justice, HOLLAND and RIDGELY, Justices.

Court

  • Supreme Court of Delaware

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  • Peter W. Veith, Peter W. Veith, Esquire, P.A., Wilmington, Delaware, for appellant.

  • For Appellees:
  • Elizabeth R. McFarlan, Department of Justice, Wilmington, Delaware, for appellee.
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