State v. Caron

Citations

• 118 La. 349
• 42 So. 960
• 1907 La. LEXIS 725

Syllabus

<p>1. Jury — Jurors on Voir Dike.</p> <p>The jurors excluded on their examination on their voir dire were related to the accused, or the examination showed that on the score of friendship or other similar influence it was advisable to refuse to accept them as jurors.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 31, Jury, §§ 413-415, 432.]</p> <p>2. Same — Bias.</p> <p>The mind of the court, and not of the juror, must be satisfied that the challenged juror is free from bias.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 31, Jury, § 594.]</p> <p>3. Same — Peremptory Challenges.</p> <p>Six peremptory- challenges are allowed to the state, and 12 to each of the defendants, where there are several on trial.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 31, Jury, §§ 610-614.]</p> <p>4. Criminal Law — Opinion Evidence — Witness Testifying as to Cause of Death.</p> <p>A nonexpert witness can be examined regarding the cause of death; it being evident that the cause was one which was evident to an ordinary person.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 14, Criminal Law, § 1052.]</p> <p>5. Same — Absent Witness.</p> <p>Testimony admissible which accounts for the absence of a witness whose testimony was material.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 14, Criminal Law, §§ 802, 802%.]</p> <p>6. Witnesses — Examination by Court — Question by Court.</p> <p>The court has the right, in directing the course of the proceedings, to propound questions without regard to objections.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 50, Witnesses, §§ 852-857.]</p> <p>7. Same — Examination.</p> <p>The court has it in its power to prevent useless delays in the course of the trial and the course of examination that does not tend to throw light on the issues of the case.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 50, Witnesses, §-§ 789, 792-796.]</p> <p>8. Witnesses — Cross-Examinatio