| In Dwyer's view, peremptories unduly prolong the jury selection process while supporting a cottage industry of expensive consultants. |
| So although abolishing peremptories isn't a silver bullet, it's nonetheless a powerful bullet to equalize talent and force trials to be conducted on the merits. |
| Others, while not directly advocating a return to race-based challenges, expressed concern that limitations on peremptories would lead to their demise. |
| Each side was allowed 20 peremptories, and the prosecution used 18 of its allotment. |
