State of Maine v. Jarae Lipscombe

Summary

The court affirmed Lipscombe’s conviction for hindering apprehension or prosecution. It held that the prosecutor did not improperly shift the burden of proof by arguing that witnesses lacked motives to lie, and the jury instruction allowing consideration of evidence concerning witnesses’ motives was not obvious error. It also held that the trial court acted within its discretion in refusing post-verdict juror voir dire because the witness’s stray “good luck” comment conveyed no case-related information and did not present a colorable claim of improper influence.