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State v. Sheppard

Citations

  • 582 A.2d 116
  • 155 Vt. 73
  • 1990 Vt. LEXIS 168

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  • noting evidence of juror misconduct is not properly considered newly discovered evidence because it has no bearing on the issue of innocence or guilt and does not concern the substance of the State’s case or an accused’s defense
  • motions for new trial on grounds of newly discovered evidence are not favored; exacting standards apply
  • to be “newly discovered,” evidence must be discovered after trial

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Judges: Allen, Peck, Gibson, Dooley, Morse

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