Dec. 6, 1982.
NESS, Justice:
Appellant was convicted of housebreaking and petty larceny. He now contends he was denied his constitutional right to a twelve-member jury. We disagree and affirm.
Prior to the introduction of any evidence, a juror was disqualified and replaced by the only alternate. During a recess before closing arguments, another juror was injured and excused, leaving only eleven jurors. The trial judge then advised appellant that he...
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