Burtnett v. State

Citations

• 30 Ohio C.C. Dec. 593

Syllabus

<p>CRIMINAL LAW — JURY.</p> <p>Shields, Powell and Houck, JJ.</p> <p>Examination by State of Venireman on Voir Dire as to Recommending Mercy in First Degree Murder Trial Proper.</p> <p>Inquiry by counsel for the state on voir dire examination of veniremen as to the views entertained by them on the question of recommending mercy if the evidence and law require a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree is not erroneous, especially since counsel for accused had previously raised the question on cross examination.</p> <p>[Syllabus approved by the court.]</p>