Cheddersingh v. State
Annotate this CaseDefendant appealed his conviction for malice murder, as well as aggravated assault, armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court agreed with defendant's contention that the preprinted verdict form used erroneously instructed the jury that in order to find him not guilty of the crimes charged, the jury had to do so beyond a reasonable doubt. The court held that defendant must be awarded a new trial pursuant to State v. Kelly. Accordingly, the court reversed the judgment.
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