Perspective
Jan. 28, 2014
Bill to reduce peremptory challenges is common sense reform
The reality is that only three states - California, New York and New Jersey - have 10 peremptory challenges per side in misdemeanors. The vast majority have three to six. By Joan P. Weber
The story is all too familiar: A misdemeanor petty theft case in a California courtroom takes four days to try, including 1/2 day for in limine rulings and assembling a jury panel, 11/2 days for jury selection, and one day for testimony. The jury deliberates for less than one day. The cost to everyday Californians in lost wages, inconveniences to business owners, school districts and government offices is astronomical. The further drain on the ju...
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