Clemons v. State

Appellant was convicted of improper exhibition of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and resisting arrest without violence. During jury selection, defense counsel asked prospective jurors whether the fact that police officers were wearing uniforms would cause them to think the officers were telling the truth. Prospective juror Gaskin said, “Well, I don’t think it’s the uniform.” When asked what he did think, Gaskin went on to say “All things being equal, that maybe I would tend to give the police officer’s version, you know, more credence, without any, you know, just — you know, if it’s…