Constitution Quote by Byron White
“To exclude all jurors who would be in the slightest way effected by the prospect of the death penalty would be to deprive the defendant of the impartial jury to which he or she is entitled under the law.”
About This Quote
Source Court Opinion: Furman v. Georgia, 1972
Ensuring jurors are unbiased about capital punishment is essential for a fair trial; excluding those affected would violate impartiality.
In simple terms: Fair trials need unbiased jurors, even on death penalty.
Key Takeaway
Protect jury impartiality in capital cases.
Themes
justice
fairness
law
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court trials
- legal reforms
- jury selection
Key Concepts
ethical jurisprudence
bias mitigation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can bias be minimized without disqualifying many jurors?
- What safeguards ensure impartiality?
A Different Perspective
Excluding all affected jurors may be impractical and reduce jury pool.
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