{"id":87386,"date":"2019-03-03T01:03:56","date_gmt":"2019-03-03T06:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sentencing.net\/?p=87386"},"modified":"2019-11-05T14:03:04","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T19:03:04","slug":"racial-bias-jury-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sentencing.net\/trial\/racial-bias-jury-selection","title":{"rendered":"Examining Racial Bias in Jury Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
Although racial bias is prohibited in the jury selection process, many criminal defendants still find themselves having to challenge the government’s reasons for excluding potential jurors that are of the same race as the defendant. The jury selection process can be one of the most influential aspects of a criminal trial on the outcome, which is why criminal defense lawyers should take racial bias issues in jury selection very seriously. In United States v. Altareb<\/em>, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals considered the issue of racial bias in jury selection and how peremptory strikes are used.<\/p>\n
The Use of Peremptory Strikes in the Jury Selection Process<\/h2>\n
Examining Racial Bias in Jury Selection<\/p><\/div>\n
During the jury selection process, both sides are able to strike jurors for various reasons. A peremptory strike can be used by either side to exclude a juror without having to offer a reason for striking them. There are a limited number of peremptory strikes that both sides can use. Otherwise, each side may challenge jurors for cause, but they have to provide an explanation as to why they think the juror should not be allowed to serve on the case.<\/p>\n