Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
voir dire
Can a potential juror be asked self-incriminating questions during voir dire?
Asked on 7/15/07, 5:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: voir dire
Sure you can ask a prospective juror self-incriminating questions. But the juror doesn't have to answer, and you risk angering the judge and the rest of the jury pool. Better you try to get the topic addressed in the juror questionnaire or, if you have a concern as to one particular juror, you have the voir dire on the sensitive topic done in chambers.
Answered on 7/15/07, 6:16 pm
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