Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Michigan
impartial jury
After a witness testifies, a juror admits knowing the witness, who is a niece of one defendent. The juror is not excused, but remains and becomes foreperson. The two defendents are convicted. How could the jury be considered impartial?
Asked on 10/29/03, 11:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Regina Mullen
Legal Data Services, PLC
Re: impartial jury
This is a matter for the defendant to challenge. If s/he did not preserve the issue for appeal, then the juror is presumed impartial. The fact that a juror knows a witness does not create a presumption of bias.
Answered on 10/30/03, 8:25 am
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