CASE 10.2
Chad Faulstick, a construction worker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is arrested for the premeditated murder of his wife, Charity. Charity, a school teacher in Pittsburgh, was found dead and buried in woods approximately three miles from her house two weeks after she was reported missing by her parents. Given this information, answer the following questions.
-During questioning, it is determined that a young lady who is a possible juror works as a secretary at the same grade school where the deceased had worked. The defense immediately puts in a request to have this juror removed because of bias. This request is called:

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A challenge for cause is a request to remove a potential juror due to a perceived bias or prejudice. In this case, the defense is requesting that the juror be removed because of her connection to the victim's workplace, which could potentially affect her ability to be impartial in the case. A peremptory challenge allows the defense or prosecution to remove a potential juror without stating a reason, while voir dire is the process of questioning potential jurors to determine their suitability for serving on the jury. Venire refers to the group of potential jurors summoned to appear for jury duty.

CASE 10.2 Chad Faulstick, a Construction Worker from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Is Arrested