State v. Kennedy

Citations

• 2025 ND 130

Syllabus

A party can invite error during voir dire. It is the responsibility of the parties, not the district court, to object to evidence a party believes is inadmissible. A party may intentionally not object to potentially inadmissible evidence for numerous strategic reasons. The court ruling on the admissibility of evidence when not invited to by a party can disrupt a party's trial presentation and sabotage a party's trial strategy. Attorneys have an obligation to ensure that the arguments they present are factually and legally supported. Whether to substitute appointed counsel is committed to the sound discretion of the district court.