Can a prosecutor ask prospective jurors whether they have ever been charged with a crime or convicted?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Flores, E071975 (Cal. App. 2020):
Here, by contrast, the prosecutor asked the prospective jurors whether "you or somebody who you're close to or a friend or relative [had] ever been charged with a crime or convicted." Defendant does notand cannotargue this question was improper. (See People v. Cowan, supra, 50 Cal.4th at p. 450 ["A prospective juror's negative experience with the criminal justice system, including arrest, is a legitimate, race-neutral reason for excusing the juror."].)
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