Ivey v. State

Because I do not believe the trial judge manifestly abused his discretion in not excusing for cause juror Konkol, I respectfully dissent.

In response to the first statutory qualification question asked by the court pursuant to OCGA § 15-12-164 (a), i.e., had the jurors “formed and expressed any opinion in regard to the guilt or innocence of the accused,” Konkol responded that “I may be prejudiced because I am a victim of an armed robbery.” That she had not formed or expressed any opinion in regard to Ivey’s guilt or innocence, the. crux of the inquiry, was affirmed when Konkol responded…