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There are two kinds of challenges the prosecutor and the defense lawyer can use when selecting a jury. How do these challenges differ? Which challenge is bad for the defendant, and why?
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Running head: JURY SELECTION
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Jury Selection
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JURY SELECTION
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Jury Selection
During the selection of a jury in trial, the defense lawyer and the prosecutor have the
chance of removing potential jurors whom they feel are not fit to be on the team. The two main
challenges used in jury selection are the peremptory challenges and challenges for cause.
Peremptory chal...