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Judge Stephanie Boyd instructs jury pool in State v. Darren Johnson
Summary
During voir dire in State v. Darren Johnson, Judge Stephanie Boyd instructed the jury pool on indictments, presumption of innocence, the right to remain silent, burdens of proof and sentencing ranges for aggravated assault and injury to the elderly.
Judge Stephanie Boyd of the 187th District Court addressed a seated jury pool at the start of jury selection in State v. Darren Johnson, reminding prospective jurors of their duties and legal standards in criminal trials.
The judge told the panel the indictment is only “a piece of paper” to notify a defendant of charges and “is not to be considered as evidence,” and explained the right to remain silent and the presumption of innocence. She instructed jurors the State must prove guilt “beyond a reasonable…
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