Jury selection pt. 2

Foster v. Chatman (2016)

Case that revealed the racially motivated jury selection process and highlighted violations of the Constitution regarding peremptory strikes based on race.

Peremptory strikes

A legal challenge that allows attorneys to reject a certain number of prospective jurors without stating a reason.

Ideal Juror

A juror who meets certain specified characteristics, in this case, typically aged 40-50 years.

Race-based Decision Making

Decisions made that are influenced by the race of individuals, resulting in unequal treatment in legal contexts.

Justice Thomas's dissent

Justice Thomas argued that the credibility of the trial judge should determine the assessment of race-neutral explanations for peremptory challenges.

Garrett's Deceptiveness

Refers to the misleading statements made by juror Garrett about his knowledge of the crime location.

Death Penalty Stance

Hood's unequivocal support for imposing the death penalty in certain cases.

Prosepective Jurors

Potential jurors who are called to court for selection into a jury.

Criminal Record of Hood's Son

Hood's son had a conviction for stealing hubcaps five years prior.

Misleading Assessments

False evaluations made by jurors regarding their experiences and knowledge related to the case.