Asked by Grace Gallagher on Apr 25, 2024
Kacy is an attorney participating in jury selection for a trial for her client. She does not like the facial expression of one of the potential jurors. Kacy 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 attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason.
Facial Expression
The movement or position of the muscles beneath the skin of the face, often used as a non-verbal form of communication.
- Gain insight into the jury selection system, with a focus on voir dire and the types of challenges encountered.
- Acquire knowledge about the legal and ethical restrictions placed on employing peremptory challenges.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the jury selection system, with a focus on voir dire and the types of challenges encountered.
- Acquire knowledge about the legal and ethical restrictions placed on employing peremptory challenges.