State v. Lovell

HIGGINS, Commissioner.

James E. Lovell, charged with possession of burglar’s tools, was convicted by a jury which assessed his punishment at three years’ imprisonment. Sentence and judgment were rendered accordingly. § 560.-115, RSMo 1969, V.A.M.S. (Appeal taken prior to January 1, 1972.)

Appellant contends first that he is entitled to a new trial on the ground the court erred in overruling his challenge for cause of a prospective juror which occurred during the voir dire examination:

“MR. KENNETH SIMON [defense counsel]: * * * now is there any reason now why any of you here now feel that you…