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#*The selection of the jury is often the most important aspect of a criminal trial.  The Sixth Amendment guarantees an “impartial jury,” so questions are asked of potential jurors to identify bias for one side or the other.  A jury that favors government is what the prosecutor wants; a jury skeptical of government is what the defendant seeks.  How much freedom should the defendant have in asking questions of potential jurors before they are chosen for the trial?  This process is known as “voir dire.”  In state court, defendants have much more leeway than in federal court, and the conviction rate is higher in federal court partly for this reason.  Should defendants have a right for their attorneys to question potential jurors during jury selection?

#*The selection of the jury is often the most important aspect of a criminal trial.  The Sixth Amendment guarantees an “impartial jury,” so questions are asked of potential jurors to identify bias for one side or the other.  A jury that favors government is what the prosecutor wants; a jury skeptical of government is what the defendant seeks.  How much freedom should the defendant have in asking questions of potential jurors before they are chosen for the trial?  This process is known as “voir dire.”  In state court, defendants have much more leeway than in federal court, and the conviction rate is higher in federal court partly for this reason.  Should defendants have a right for their attorneys to question potential jurors during jury selection?

#Does the Fourth Amendment prohibit drug testing of all public school students?

#Does the Fourth Amendment prohibit drug testing of all public school students?