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Bryant Dukes
on Dec 14, 2024
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John is an attorney participating in jury selection for a trial for his client. He does not like the race of one of the potential jurors. John can
A) do nothing to reject the juror.
B) exercise a peremptory challenge.
C) file a motion to have the potential juror removed.
D) exercise a challenge for cause.
Peremptory Challenge
A right in jury selection for the defense or prosecution to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason.
Challenge For Cause
A request during jury selection for the removal of a prospective juror based on specified reasons indicating the juror cannot be impartial.
- Achieve an understanding of the procedure for choosing jurors, with an emphasis on voir dire and overcoming challenges.
- Familiarize oneself with the legal and ethical boundaries governing the application of peremptory challenges.
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Learning Objectives
- Achieve an understanding of the procedure for choosing jurors, with an emphasis on voir dire and overcoming challenges.
- Familiarize oneself with the legal and ethical boundaries governing the application of peremptory challenges.