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A "jury of your peers" notice she does not want a Trump supporter on jury .
Peer defined.
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peer
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ˈpir
Synonyms of peer
1
: one that is of equal standing with another
: EQUAL
The band mates welcomed the new member as a peer.
especially
: one belonging to the same societal group especially based on age, grade, or status
teenagers spending time with their peers
2
a
: a member of one of the five ranks (duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron) of the British
peerage
b
: NOBLE sense 1
Peers and commoners alike were shown the same courtesy.
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one that is of equal standing with another : equal; especially : one belonging to the same societal group especially based on age, grade, or status; a member of one of the five ranks (duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron) of the British peerage; noble… See the full definition
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A Jury of Your Peers: The Basics
The phrase "a jury of peers" dates back to the signing of the
Magna Carta in England. At that point, the provision ensured that fellow nobles tried members of the nobility rather than the king judging them. This phrase more accurately means a jury of fellow citizens. It is a crucial aspect of the Sixth Amendment in criminal law.
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees several essential rights for individuals facing criminal charges. These rights include:
- Right to a Speedy Trial: Defendants have the right to a trial without unnecessary delays.
- Right to a Public Trial: The trial must be open to the public, allowing for transparency and accountability in the legal process.
- Right to an Impartial Jury: Defendants have the right to a trial by jury free from prejudice and bias.
- Right to be Informed of Charges: Defendants have the right to know the nature and cause of the accusations against them, ensuring they are fully aware of the charges they face.
- Right to Confront Witnesses: Defendants can confront and cross-examine witnesses who testify against them, allowing for a fair and thorough examination of the evidence.
- Right to Compulsory Process: Defendants can obtain witnesses in their favor, compelling the attendance of favorable witnesses.
- Right to Assistance of Counsel: Defendants have the right to legal representation. One will be provided for them if they cannot afford an attorney. This right ensures that individuals have proper legal guidance and representation throughout the proceedings.
The Jury Selection Process
The state puts together a jury of peers by randomly selecting local citizens for the jury pool in criminal and civil cases. The attorneys shape the jury pool during the trial's
jury selection, or voir dire phase.
During jury selection, the judge, prosecution, and defense question each prospective juror to determine whether there's anything in the juror's background that may prejudice their judgment.
The prosecutors and defense attorneys may then object to including certain jurors. Attorneys have two types of objections to potential jurors: challenges for cause and peremptory challenges.
While attorneys must have a legitimate reason to exclude a juror when making a challenge for cause, they typically don't need to give reasons for peremptory challenges. The court and case type limit the number of peremptory challenges.
In the past, prosecutors and defense attorneys may have used peremptory challenges to exclude jurors of the same ethnicity, gender, or background as the defendant. In several recent decisions, however, the Supreme Court has restricted attorneys' ability to use peremptory challenges based on a juror's ethnicity, gender, or other attributes.
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I doubt a fair jury can be found. might as well make the 12 jurors out as 6 trump supporters and 6 biden supporters.