State v. Mason

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 3042

Syllabus

Per Mayle, J., juror's remarks to trial judge during ex parte meeting with jurors suggested that she discussed case outside of jury room and formed opinion as to guilt before all evidence was presented. Trial court properly designated her an alternate juror. Defendant did not request that other jurors be examined, and under circumstances, court did not commit plain error by failing to voir dire other jurors. Because there was no plain error, court did not abuse discretion in denying motion for a mistrial.