trials – con crim pro

Question 1

what are the challenges for cause available against a juror

Answer 1

1. juror lacks qualification required by law
2. juror is not impartial
3. relationship of any sort between the juror and defendant, victim, district attorney, or defense counsel is such that it would probably influence the juror
4. the juror will not accept the law as given to him by the court
5. the juror served on a grand jury or prior petit jury that previously heard the case

Question 2

what is not a sufficient ground of challenge to a juror

Answer 2

an opinion or impression as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant shall not itself be sufficient gruond of challenge to a juror, if he declares, and the court is satisfied, that he can render an impartial verdict according to the law and the evidence

Question 3

what can counsel do after defendant is convicted

Answer 3

counsel can ask that the clerk poll the jury to determine whether each juror, in fact, voted to find each defendant “guilty” on each count

Question 4

what is the constitutional right to a speedy trial in Louisiana for a felony

Answer 4

2 years from institution of prosecution

Question 5

what are the requirements for a motion that a lawyer files to continue a trial

Answer 5

1. motion should be in writing
2. allege the ground upon which it’s based
3. must be verified by an affidavit from defendant or defense counsel