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Voir dire in unlawful-possession trial focuses on jurors’ views of felons and firearms
Summary
Judge Stephanie Boyd and prosecutors conducted extended juror questioning in State of Texas v. Robert Kionis, emphasizing that an indictment is not evidence and polling jurors about whether nonviolent felons should be allowed firearms and about the right to bear arms.
Judge Stephanie Boyd opened voir dire in the case captioned State of Texas v. Robert Kionis, a felony prosecution charging unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The judge reviewed basic courtroom procedures and told jurors an indictment is not evidence. “An indictment is not evidence of anything,” she said, reminding jurors the state must prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt and the defense bears no burden to prove innocence.
The panel heard the state’s preliminary framing from prosecutors who identified themselves on the record. Prosecutors described the…
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