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Appeals court weighs juror-bias and sentencing-procedure claims in Vines appeal
Summary
In the appeal by Bridal Vines (also known as Brian Davis), defense argued counsel failed to disclose juror responses suggesting racial bias and that the defendant was denied an oral opportunity to argue resentencing; the court pressed whether counsel’s decisions were tactical and whether an evidentiary hearing is needed.
Counsel for the appellant in Commonwealth v. Bridal Vines asked the appeals panel for an evidentiary hearing focused on a disputed voir dire exchange and later sentencing procedure.
Attorney Paul Brennan argued that juror number 3 had given answers during voir dire that raised race-based concerns and that prior counsel (Attorney Benzigan) did not adequately inform the defendant of the substance such that the defendant…
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