Peremptory challenges are used during jury selection for:

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Peremptory challenges are used to remove potential jurors who the attorney subjectively believe are likely to vote for the opposing side. This is based on the attorney's experience, the juror's background or behavior during questioning, or any other factors that the attorney believes make the juror less likely to side with their client. However, peremptory challenges cannot be used to discriminate against potential jurors based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or other protected characteristics.

Peremptory Challenges Are Used During Jury Selection For