Does a voir dire that was inadequate to uncover bias need to be conducted in a motion for writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Whalen, 152 Cal.Rptr.3d 673, 294 P.3d 915, 56 Cal.4th 1 (Cal. 2013):
20. To the extent defendant contends his counsel rendered ineffective assistance by conducting a voir dire that was inadequate to uncover juror bias, his claim is more appropriately raised in a petition for writ of habeas corpus. ( People v. Mendoza Tello (1997) 15 Cal.4th 264, 266267, 62 Cal.Rptr.2d 437, 933 P.2d 1134.)
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