Claire, a district attorney, believes that elderly women are likely to be sympathetic to criminal defendants. She, therefore, summarily dismisses elderly prospective jurors during voir dire . This exemplifies the

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Claire's actions exemplify the use of peremptory challenges, which allow attorneys to reject a certain number of prospective jurors without stating a reason. Her strategy is based on a stereotype about a particular group's likely sympathies, not on any specific evidence of bias or unfitness for jury service from the individuals themselves.

Claire, a District Attorney, Believes That Elderly Women Are Likely