Question
Why might an attorney utilize peremptory challenges?
A. to remove a potential juror based on race
B. to remove a potential juror based on gender
C. to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias
D. to remove a potential juror based on their residence in the community
A. to remove a potential juror based on race
B. to remove a potential juror based on gender
C. to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias
D. to remove a potential juror based on their residence in the community
Answers
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Attorneys utilize peremptory challenges primarily to remove a potential juror without needing to state a specific reason, although the motivations should not violate the law, such as racial or gender discrimination.
Of the options provided:
- **A** and **B** would be improper uses of peremptory challenges, as they cannot be used to exclude jurors solely based on race or gender due to legal protections against discrimination.
- **C**, removing a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias, is a legitimate reason for using a peremptory challenge since an attorney might want to ensure an impartial jury.
- **D**, removing a juror based on their residence in the community, might not be a valid reason on its own and would depend on the context.
Thus, the best answer is **C.**
Of the options provided:
- **A** and **B** would be improper uses of peremptory challenges, as they cannot be used to exclude jurors solely based on race or gender due to legal protections against discrimination.
- **C**, removing a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias, is a legitimate reason for using a peremptory challenge since an attorney might want to ensure an impartial jury.
- **D**, removing a juror based on their residence in the community, might not be a valid reason on its own and would depend on the context.
Thus, the best answer is **C.**