State v. Speer

{¶ 32} After a thorough review of the record, I conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when during voir dire it declined to remove for cause the *571hearing-impaired juror. Accordingly, I dissent from the majority’s decision and would reverse and remand the case to the court of appeals.

I. Trial Court Proceedings

{¶ 33} A jury found Speer guilty of both involuntary manslaughter and aggravated vehicular homicide. On appeal, Speer argued that the trial court erred when it failed to disqualify a hearing-impaired juror for cause. The record discloses how this juror came to be seated…