FULMER, Judge.
Adolphus Merricks appeals his conviction for sexual battery and attempted sexual battery, arguing that the trial court erred in denying his motion for mistrial based upon an improper communication between a bailiff and the jury. We agree and reverse because the bailiff answered a question submitted by the jury outside of the presence of the trial judge, defense counsel, and the prosecutor.
After the jury retired to deliberate, a juror stuck...
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