Part II: Criminal Cases - Jury Selection and Standard of Proof

Scenario A: Ron is on trial for first degree murder of a state trooper. Jury selection is underway. Ron's defense attorney learned that Juror A's husband was a police officer shot and killed in the line of duty. When questioning the jurors, Ron's defense attorney heard Juror B say to another juror, "I hope I don't get chosen - I'm too busy to be on a jury!!"

1. What type of challenge will the defense attorney use to exclude Juror A?
2. Explain why the challenge in question 1 would be used.
3. What type of challenge will the defense attorney use to exclude Juror B?
4. Explain why the challenge in question 3 would be used.

Scenario B: Consider criminal and civil law disputes and how they are resolved. Analyze and respond to the following questions about criminal and civil cases:

1. In a criminal trial, explain the standard of proof necessary to find a person guilty of a crime.
2. In a civil trial, explain the standard of proof necessary to find a person liable for a civil offense.
3. Is it legally justifiable to have a higher standard of proof in criminal cases than in civil cases? Why or why not?