Neal v. State

Summary

The court affirmed convictions for felony murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. It held that the evidence permitted the jury to reject self-defense and find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant acquiesced in counsel's waiver of his right to attend voir dire bench conferences, and that counsel was not ineffective for failing to seek removal of a juror who knew members of the victim's family. The court concluded that the record supported each challenged ruling and that the defendant failed to establish deficient performance.