The primary issue in this case concerns the trial court's inquiry into the numerical division of the jury after being informed that the jury was at an impasse. We hold that such inquiry is error that must be analyzed under the totality of the circumstances to determine if the jury was coerced into returning a verdict.
Appellant James Scoggins was convicted of possession of cocaine following a jury...
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