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Jury selection begins in State v. Edgar Aguilar; judge and lawyers outline charges, burdens and evidence
Summary
Jury selection started in the 187th District Court for the case against Edgar Aguilar, charged in a multi-count indictment with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Judge Stephanie Boyd, prosecutors and defense counsel addressed jurors on burden of proof, elements of the offense and practical trial scheduling.
SAN ANTONIO — Jury selection began on Feb. 20 in the 187th District Court for State of Texas v. Edgar Hernandez Aguilar (cause 20234709), a multi-count indictment alleging three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Judge Stephanie Boyd introduced herself and explained the trial process and jurors’ responsibilities to a panel of potential jurors, stressing the presumption of innocence and the burden the state must meet: proof beyond a reasonable doubt. "If you don't have any evidence in this case, you would have to vote not guilty," the judge told the panel while explaining the presumption of innocence.
Prosecutors Megan Galloway and Jason Gerahan appeared for the state. The defense introduced counsel and an interpreter was…
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