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Judge Boyd conducts extended voir dire in aggravated-robbery case, emphasizing burden of proof and juror duties
Summary
Judge Stephanie Boyd led voir dire for the aggravated robbery trial of Jose Lopez, explaining the presumption of innocence, burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the two-phase process (guilt and punishment), and specific courtroom procedures for jurors; both state and defense counsel took 30-minute voir-dire periods.
Judge Stephanie Boyd opened jury selection for the state of Texas v. Jose Lopez (an aggravated robbery case with two counts) and instructed prospective jurors on courtroom procedures, the burden of proof, and the constitutional protections afforded defendants.
The judge introduced the parties on the record and asked jurors to raise cards and wait to be called when answering questions so the court reporter could capture testimony. She explained that an indictment is not evidence and walked jurors through constitutional…
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