Stay Tuned with Preet The Art of Jury Selection (with Mimi Rocah)
Apr 15, 2024
Mimi Rocah, Westchester County DA and former federal prosecutor, discusses the art of jury selection in high-profile cases like Donald Trump's. Topics include the jury selection process, importance of fair jurors, Batson rule, challenges in high-profile trials, and the defendant-friendly legal system in New York.
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Jury Selection's Critical Role
- Jury selection is a critical phase where cases can be lost, not just won.
- Striking jurors involves for cause and peremptory challenges with careful strategy.
Understanding For Cause Strikes
- For cause strikes target jurors unqualified or likely biased against impartiality.
- This type of strike focuses on fairness to the defendant and trial integrity.
Rules for Peremptory Strikes
- Peremptory strikes allow removal without cause or explanation.
- They cannot be exercised based on race, ethnicity, or gender due to anti-discrimination rules.