Vincent v. State

Rape; sentence: thirty years' imprisonment.

Two issues are presented on this appeal.

I

The appellant contends that the trial court's refusal to grant his challenge for cause against certain prospective jurors violated his constitutional right to a trial by a fair and impartial jury.

During the voir dire examination of the jury venire by defense counsel, the following occurred:

"Mr. Robinson: Okay. Thank you. Now, I would like you all to raise your hand to this question if you think your answer would be yes. Do you all expect the Defendant to testify in this case? Would you expect him to testify in…