The District Court's decision to permit the State to challenge a juror for cause prior to a voir dire examination involves a conclusion of law. We review a district court's conclusion of law to determine if it is correct. State v. Bearchild, 2004 MT 355, ¶ 7, 324 Mont. 435, 103 P.3d 1006.
A district judge has great latitude in controlling voir dire. We review a court's control of voir dire for abuse of discretion. State v. Grant, 2011 MT 81, ¶ 8, 360 Mont. 127, 252 P.3d 193.
We review whether a court's findings of fact regarding a peremptory challenge are clearly erroneous. We apply de novo review to a court's application of the law. State v. Falls Down, 2003 MT 300, ¶ 37, 318 Mont. 219, 79 P.3d 797.