After sufficient inquiry, the court properly discharged a sworn juror after she stated that she lived in the neighborhood where the crime and defendant's arrest occurred, and that she was worried that the possibility of encountering defendant would prevent her from rendering a fair verdict. Although the juror's responses were contradictory, the totality of her statements coupled with the court's evaluation of her worried demeanor, as specifically described by the court on...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.