If a potential juror cannot be impartial because he/she knows about the case, knows the defendant's family, knows the victim, or any other people involved in the case, has already made a decision about the defendant's guilt or innocence, or admits to prejudice, he/she can be excluded from the jury. This exclusion is called a:

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A Challenge for Cause is the legal reason for excluding a potential juror based on their inability to be impartial due to prior knowledge of the case, connections to people involved, preconceived notions about the defendant's guilt or innocence, or admitted prejudice.

If a Potential Juror Cannot Be Impartial Because He/she Knows