Perez v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “(a) A challenge for cause is an objection made to a particular juror, alleging some fact which renders him incapable or unfit to serve on the jury. A challenge for cause may be made by either the state or the defense for any one of the following reasons: [[Image here]] 2. That he has been convicted of theft or any felony; 3. That he is under indictment or other legal accusation for theft or any felony; 4. That he is insane;”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. Perez v. State

2. “(1) the defendant raises the disqualification before the verdict is entered; or (2) the disqualification was not discovered or brought to the attention of the trial court until after the verdict was entered and the defendant makes a showing of significant harm by the service of the disqualified juror.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Perez v. State