Moon v. State

Summary

The court reversed Moon’s convictions and remanded for a new trial because the trial court abused its discretion by removing a deliberating holdout juror without a sound factual and legal basis, an error presumed prejudicial. The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the murder and firearm convictions, but venue was not proved for the attempted-firearm-purchase count, which could be retried. The court also addressed issues likely to recur, holding that the prior-acts evidence was admissible to prove intent but not motive or identity, the search warrant was supported by probable cause, and severance was not required.