Gary Rinker appeals from his conviction of simple battery.
1. Rinker contends the trial court erred in denying his request to poll the jury. We agree.
"The right to a poll of the jury is a material right derived from the common law.... In criminal cases the right to poll the jury is not discretionary, and [the] denial of that right when timely requested is reversible error.... A request for...
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