Section 21.59 Suggested Voir Dire Questions—Defense

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F. (§21.59) Suggested Voir Dire Questions—Defense

1. I am _____________________ and I have been appointed by the Court to represent _____________________, the defendant in this case (or I represent _________________________, the defendant in this case [if hired]).

2. I am associated with (or a member of) the law firm of ____________________. Has anyone on the jury panel ever been represented by or opposed by that firm?

3. The prosecuting attorney’s office has numerous employees and attorneys. Today _______________________ is prosecuting this cause against _________________. Does anyone on the panel know ____________________ or any of the attorneys, investigators, or other employees of the prosecutor’s office?

4. The defendant lives at ____________________ with [his/her] spouse __________________ and their children. [He/She] is employed at _____________________. Does any member of the jury panel know the defendant or the defendant’s family?

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