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you understand that the burden of proof in a civil trial
is different than it is in a criminal trial? In a civil
trial the Plaintiff must prove their case a preponderance
of the evidence. In a criminal trial the State must
prove their beyond and to the exclusion of every
reasonable doubt. Do you understand that there is a
difference there?
 
MS. X: Yes.
 
THE COURT:
Okay, because you have civil
experience will you be able to set that civil experience
aside and listen to the criminal instructions that you
will hear at the end of this case?
 
MS. X: I believe so.
 
THE COURT:
I think I got everybody in the
first row. I am jumping back to the second row. And
then, Mr. X, are you next?
 
MR. X: Yes. I was in a criminal
case in Escambia County.
 
THE COURT:
How long ago was that.
MR. X: About twelve years ago
probably.
 
THE COURT:
Anything about that experience
that would make it difficult for you to fair and
impartial here today?
 
MR. X: (Shaking head)

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