McGuire v. State

Adams, Judge.

Larry McGuire was convicted by a jury of rape, aggravated sodomy and assault. He appeals following the denial of his motion for new trial, enumerating as error the trial court’s failure to strike five jurors for cause.

1. McGuire first challenges the failure to strike Juror No. 2. The transcript shows the following as to this issue: Juror No. 2 was first questioned by the State after she indicated she would “find it difficult” to sit in judgment of another person. However, when asked if she could concern herself only with the facts and evidence and not punishment if so instructed…