Calhoun v. Commonwealth

In a jury trial, Alan Ray Calhoun, Jr., was convicted of attempted first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His punishment was fixed at 10 years and one year, respectively. During jury voir dire, Calhoun challenged five veniremen for cause. He claimed three were not impartial due to their prior knowledge of the offense. The other two were challenged because of previous attorney-client relationships with the Commonwealth’s Attorney. The trial court overruled Calhoun’s objections, and he appeals.

An accused has a constitutional right to trial “by an impartial…