PSY328H1 Study Guide - Final Guide: Peremptory Challenge, O. J. Simpson, Precedent
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In canada, most cases are judged without a jury. In canada, there is a presumption that jurors are not biased and can be impartial. In the us there is a presumption that jurors are inherently biased and must be challenged. In us, because of the system/rules, they are assumed to be biased information that may bias jury people can effect them because of rules. In canada, jurors do not make decisions regarding sentencing except sometimes for 2nd degree murder, they can suggest it. Its in the community where the trial is taking place. R v. williams: native defendant, not allowed challenge for cause appealed and other judge allowed it. Canada and usa challenge for cause - pretrial. In the us, there are long and personal challenges done by the lawyers and adjudicated by the trial judge often involving jury consultants: pretrial, can ask huge questionnaires, oj simpson void" ire"s lasted 8 months.
