What is a peremtory strike?

Answer 1

A peremptory strike is a legal tool used during jury selection, allowing attorneys to dismiss a potential juror without providing a reason. Each side typically has a limited number of peremptory strikes, which they can use to eliminate jurors they believe may be unfavorable to their case. However, these strikes cannot be based on race, gender, or other discriminatory factors, as established by the U.S. Supreme Court in various rulings.