Dallas, TX asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Texas

Q: Is it ok for a potential juror during jury selection accuse the defendant of stealing and everyone hear

Lawyers were asking their usual questions and got to 1 particular juror and she said she felt like she should be removed and claimed that the defendant had stolen something from her grandpa years prior. Which wasn't even true. But Wouldn't that taint the entire jury pool.

1 Lawyer Answer
Rick  Davis
Rick Davis
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Bryan, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: It probably would. Good chance a mistrial would be declared.

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