Rouse v. State

Adams, Judge.

Walter Rouse was found guilty by a jury of burglary. He appeals following the denial of his motion for new trial, arguing in his sole enumeration of error that the trial court erred by failing to strike Juror No. 16 for cause.

As to this issue, the transcript shows the following exchange between the Prosecutor and Juror No. 16:

State: Sir, Can you think of any reason why you would not be fair and impartial in this case?

Juror: Possibly if the defendant did not testify.

State: Ok. Now, you understand, sir, that it’s the defendant’s right not to testify?

Juror: Yes.

State: And you…