In what circumstances will a prospective juror at a civil trial disclose that they have been accused of a crime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Rivas, F061170, F062077 (Cal. App. 2013):
In People v. Jones (2011) 51 Cal.4th 346 (Jones), African-American prospective juror N.C. revealed on his juror questionnaire that his son had been accused of a crime. In response to a defense Batson-Wheeler motion, the prosecutor explained this concerned him, especially when he saw N.C.'s reaction when defense counsel talked about being
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