Wingo v. State

in which KELLER, P.J., and MEYERS, PRICE, JOHNSON, KEASLER, HOLCOMB, and COCHRAN, JJ., joined.

The issue in this appeal is whether it is an improper commitment question to ask a potential juror if he thinks particular criminal conduct is wrong. We hold that it was not in this case.

The appellant, a San Antonio police officer, was indicted for tampering with a governmental record by falsifying an offense report. During voir dire, the State asked a prospective juror, “Do you believe there’s anything wrong with putting false information in a police report?” The defendant objected, arguing that it…