497 So. 2d 537 - Ex Parte Poole’s Empirical Analysis

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18 state decisions

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1. ““Section 12-16-60 concerns only a prospective juror’s initial qualifications that entitle him to have his name ‘placed in the trial court jury box.’ Code 1975, § 12-16-60(b)(l). The purpose of this section is “to insure at least a reasonable approximation to the requirements that jury venires include all qualified persons, and, hence, represent a cross-section of the community.”’ State ex rel. Gregg v. Maples, 286 Ala. 274, 279 , 239 So.2d 198 (1970) (quoting Mitchell v. Johnson, 250 F.Supp. 117 (N.D.Ala. 1966)). The code section that specifically addresses challenges for cause is § 12-16-150. This statute, however, is merely illustrative, Nettles v. State, 435 So.2d 151, 153 (Ala.1983), and a juror may still be challenged for cause on a ground not specifically enumerated in § 12-16-150 but recognized at common law. Nobis v. State, 401 So.2d 191, 197 (Ala.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 401 So.2d 204 (Ala.1981): “ ‘Ala.Code § 12-16-150 (1975) provides a statutory list of grounds for which a juror may be challenged for cause by either party. Contained within that list is § 12-16-150(7), relied upon by appellant, which states that a challenge for cause lies where a juror “has a fixed opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant which would bias his verdict.” In addition to the grounds for challenge for cause under § 12-16-150, grounds for challenge for cause under the common law still exist, when not inconsistent with the section. Mullis v. State, 258 Ala. 309 , 62 So.2d 451”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Boyle v. State · 542 So. 2d 292 - Anderson v. State

2. “"(a) A prospective juror is qualified to serve on a jury if the juror is generally reputed to be honest and intelligent and is esteemed in the community for integrity, good character and sound judgment and also: ". . . . "(4) Has not lost the right to vote by conviction for any offense involving moral turpitude."”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Price v. Toyota Motor Corp. · Giles v. State

3. “Have you ever had any problems or conflicts with any law enforcement officer, no matter how small or large they might be, got in a fuss with one about something, I don't know just the kinds of things I anticipate with that question, but have you ever had any problems?”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Tomlin v. State · 539 So. 2d 1089 - Washington v. State