Does the record support a defendant's claim that his trial attorneys engaged fully in the process of selecting a jury?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Bemore, 22 Cal.4th 809, 94 Cal.Rptr.2d 840, 996 P.2d 1152 (Cal. 2000):
Contrary to what defendant now claims, the record suggests his trial attorneys "participated fully in the process, and did so intelligently." (People v. Freeman (1994) 8 Cal.4th 450, 485, 34 Cal.Rptr.2d 558, 882 P.2d 249 [rejecting ineffectiveness
[94 Cal.Rptr.2d 858]
claim based on the nature and extent of counsel's questions about capital punishment].) Defense counsel questioned at least 86 prospective jurors, including a large number of actual jurors in the case.15 Counsel also exercised at least 34 challenges for cause, and vigorously opposed several prosecutorial challenges based on the individual's views on capital punishment.[94 Cal.Rptr.2d 858]
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