August 01, 2026, 10:11
Martin PetersonPolice Witnesses-Voir Dire
Because the Amarillo Court of Appeals opinion was not mentioned in the Case Summaries last November, nor in this Forum since, I want to suggest everyone should read Emily Johnson-Liu's brief in the Neuser case. Jurors' pre-disposition toward the credibility or reliability of a peace officer as a witness comes up in the voir dire of almost every case. How to address the inquiry and how to interpret a prospective juror's answer can be critical to both sides. Emily has effectively written a treatise on this topic. Until we get an opinion from the CCA, this is a great source of information.
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