601 So. 2d 730 - State v. Jackson’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “`A challenge for cause should be granted, even when a prospective juror declares his ability to remain impartial if the juror's responses as a whole reveal facts from his bias, prejudice or inability to render judgment according to law may be reasonably implied.' State v. Jones, 474 So.2d 919, 926 (La.1985); State v. Wiggins, 518 So.2d 543 (La.App. 5 Cir.1987), writ denied, 530 So.2d 562 (La.1988). The true test of a juror's qualification to serve is his or her ability to judge impartially based on the evidence adduced at trial, as determined from the totality of responses given at voir dire. State v. Williams, 410 So.2d 217 (La.1982). When a prospective juror has expressed an opinion seemingly prejudicial to the defense, but on further inquiry demonstrates the ability and willingness to decide the case impartially according to the law and evidence, a challenge for cause is not warranted. State v. Heard, 408 So.2d 1247 (La.1982). The trial judge has broad discretion in ruling on a challenge for cause and his ruling will not be disturbed on appeal absent a showing of abuse. State v. Wiggins, supra. State v. Jackson, 601 So.2d 730 (La.App. 5 Cir.1992).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 625 So. 2d 507 - State v. Watkins