Opinion ID: 1206820
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: voir dire examination of hazel davenport

Text: BY MR. FOUSER: Q. Good morning. Do you have strong feelings about any of the crimes that Don is charged with that would affect your ability to sit as a fair and impartial juror? A. No. Q. Have you read anything about this case or heard anything on the news media other than what Judge Lodge has told you this morning? A. I've not heard much. Q. Have you heard some? A. Well, just what came out several months ago. But really, I can't remember about it. Just what I heard. Q. Do you recall anything about what you heard about the case, can you tell me anything you heard? A. Well, I believe it's a case where there was a man murdered in Caldwell, and that's all I know, and he was found in the river. Q. Would the fact you read this or heard this make you think that Don is probably more likely guilty than not guilty? A. No, sir. I would want to hear both sides. Q. Would you require us at any time to prove to you that Don is innocent? A. No. Q. You understand that the burden of proof is solely on the prosecuting attorney? A. Yes. Q. And that if he doesn't prove every element of the crime and the judge will instruct you on the elements of the crime, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you would have to acquit Don? A. Yes. Q. Are you related to Mel Davenport? A. No, sir. MR. FOUSER: I don't believe I have any further questions. Thank you. ... .