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Jury selection begins in State v. Miles Fenton; Judge Boyd delivers extended instructions on burden, bias and procedure
Summary
The 187th District Court began jury selection for State v. Miles Fenton. Judge Stephanie Boyd gave the venire detailed instructions on presumption of innocence, burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendant’s right not to testify, bias, and practical scheduling details for the panel.
The 187th District Court began jury selection in State v. Miles Fenton with Judge Stephanie Boyd addressing the venire about courtroom procedures, burdens of proof and impartiality.
Judge Boyd introduced the case and the parties and explained foundational criminal‑trial concepts: an indictment only charges a person and is not evidence of guilt; the defendant is presumed innocent; the state bears the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt; the defendant has the right not to testify and that decision cannot be held against them.…
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