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Yes, there are several reasons someone might not be able to serve as a juror, including financial hardship, medical issues, prior commitments, or potential biases related to the case. Additionally, some individuals may have legal disqualifications, such as felony convictions or being a witness in the case. It's important to communicate any valid concerns during the jury selection process.
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What does the court term challenge for cause refer to?
Voir Dire, or jury selection. When attorneys choose a jury, a panel is seated, and the attorneys question the jurors about their backgrounds and biases. Each side takes turn striking members from the panel in order to form the jury. Attorneys use their limited premptory strikes to strike a juror for any (unstated) reason. A juror will be struck for cause if the court finds that the juror is unable to be unbiased. The challenge for cause means the attorney is asking the court to find that the juror is unable to serve, and that he be struck and not counted against the limited number of strikes.
Do planes serve cake?
Each airline has specific menus that are changed frequently, so it is not possible to say whether any particular flight would serve cake with a meal. But there is no reason that an airline could not serve cake.
When each side tries to choose a jury that favors their side?
Voir dire is a legal procedure conducted before trial in which the attorneys and the judge question of prospective jurors to determine if any juror is biased and/or cannot deal with the issues fairly, or if there is cause not to allow a juror to serve.
What was juror 4 sarcastic question to juror 8?
Juror 4 sarcastically asked if juror 8 believed that the old man's testimony was true without any doubt, as he knew the man well enough to trust him.
What do you have to know in order to be a juror?
The legal system does not specify any educational standard for jurors. Anyone who is qualified to vote is qualified to be a juror.
Which Juror voted not guilty first towards the end in Act 3 of Twelve Angry Men?
Juror #1o agrees with juror #12 and changes his vote to Not Guilty without any hoopla attached. You may have the number wrong for the juror you are attributing the quote to.
Can you use a leave of absence to serve jail time?
yes you can take aleave of absence for any personal reason. you dont have to tell your employer your reason
If a person has to work or has other plans during the course of a trial as a juror can he or she be excused from jury duty?
Yes, if a juror has a prior commitment or obligation that conflicts with serving on the jury, they may be excused by the judge. Jurors are encouraged to communicate any scheduling conflicts or hardships to the court during the selection process.
Would it be more preferred being a grand juror or a trial juror?
Don't waorry about it. When/If you are called for jury duty you won't have any choice in the matter anyway.
How can cabinet members lose their job?
The US cabinet members serve at the will of the President. He can ask for their resignation for any reason.
What could I serve with Chana Masala?
You can serve any Indian flat-bread such as roti, poori, naan, or plain basmati rice.
Attorneys are granted what they can remove a prospective juror by showing that he or she some bias or some other legal disability?
Attorneys can remove a prospective juror through a process called "challenge for cause" by demonstrating that the juror has a bias or a legal disability that would prevent them from serving impartially. This can include factors such as preconceived notions about the case, personal connections to the parties involved, or any mental or physical incapacity that could affect their judgment. If the court agrees, the juror is dismissed from the jury pool. This process is crucial for ensuring a fair trial.
