Bass v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant Larry Lamar Bass was indicted for rape, aggravated sodomy and kidnapping. He was tried on August 4 and 5, 1986, and found guilty on all three charges. On appeal the sole error enumerated is the refusal of the trial court to excuse a challenged juror for cause. Held:

During the voir dire of the jury panel, the assistant district attorney asked the prospective jurors collectively if anyone knew or recognized the defendant. A prospective juror named Terrell responded affirmatively, stating that he had been a witness in another case when Bass was brought into…