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srothstein wrote:Obviously, we all know she was wrong in her statements on the use of force. I don't think some of you realize what she was actually doing though. I believe she knows exactly what the law is and has probably researched more case law on it than most of us combined. She should have done that just to prepare for the class.

But, voir dire questions are not usually examined as closely by the judges as they should be. Both sides know this and play a game they are also aware of. Things said in voir dire are not considered part of the trial, but they certainly influence the potential jury members. Everyone on that jury panel who does not know better now thinks the use of deadly force is not justified. This may be argued in trial, and the instructions will almost certainly include the actual law, but the first impression has been made.