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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.
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Peremptory strikes
A legal challenge that allows attorneys to reject a certain number of prospective jurors without stating a reason.
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Ideal Juror
A juror who meets certain specified characteristics, in this case, typically aged 40-50 years.
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Race-based Decision Making
Decisions made that are influenced by the race of individuals, resulting in unequal treatment in legal contexts.
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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.
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Garrett's Deceptiveness
Refers to the misleading statements made by juror Garrett about his knowledge of the crime location.
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Death Penalty Stance
Hood's unequivocal support for imposing the death penalty in certain cases.
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Prosepective Jurors
Potential jurors who are called to court for selection into a jury.
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Criminal Record of Hood's Son
Hood's son had a conviction for stealing hubcaps five years prior.
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Misleading Assessments
False evaluations made by jurors regarding their experiences and knowledge related to the case.
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