James W. Guy v. Ohio
FirstAmendment
Did the trial court violate a Muslim defendant's Constitutional Rights under the First, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution when it allowed the State to introduce evidence associating religious beliefs and practices with criminal activity and behavior before a jury in such a manner that its prejudicial effect was outweighed by its probative value?
Questions Presented Questions submitted: (1): Did the trial court violate a Muslim defendant’s Constitutional Rights under the First, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution when it allowed the State to introduce evidence associating religious beliefs and practices with criminal activity and behavior before a jury in such a manner that its prejudicial effect was outweighed by its probative value? (2): Did the trial court violate a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to the United States Constitution of having a impartial jury when the court allowed a juror to stay on a jury panel over objection ,without at least conducting an in camera inspection of this juror after evidence was disclosed that the juror not only provided false information on her questionnaire but also was untruthful during the vior dire process? ‘