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Why can jury members be challenged?

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During the "Voire Dire" portion of jury selection, a certain number of jurors can be "challenged" by both the prosecution and the defense. They eliminate from jury consdideration those potential jurors whom they believe may display leanings, or could possibly show favoritism, towards one side or the other. It is standard practice in jury selection.

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Jury members can be challenged to ensure a fair and impartial trial. Challenges allow both the prosecution and defense to eliminate potential jurors who may have biases or conflicts of interest that could impact their ability to be objective during the trial. By allowing challenges, the court aims to select a jury that can fairly evaluate the evidence presented.

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