Gonzales v. State

OPINION

in which PRICE, HOLLAND, WOMACK, JOHNSON and KEASLER, JJ., joined.

A number of venire members filled out jury questionnaires before voir due. One of the questions asked, “[Hjave you ever been accused, complainant, or witness in a criminal case[?]” Prospective juror Marcella Sanders responded by checking the box corresponding to “no.” Sanders was not questioned further about this information during voir dire, and she ultimately served on the jury in this case. As to the prospective jurors who had not filled out a jury questionnaire, neither defense counsel nor the State asked them any…