The defendant is being tried for first degree murder. Jury selection is underway and the State wants to exclude one of the jurors who had a brief encounter with the defense attorney at a social gathering two years ago. When questioned about the encounter, the juror maintains that he is not prejudiced. The juror is a registered voter in the county, although he does not own property in the county. The juror has also previously served on a jury. May the State have the juror excused for cause?
Answers:
A. No, because the State does not have grounds to exclude the juror.
B. Yes, because the juror does not own property.
C. Yes, because the juror knows the defendant's attorney.
D. Yes, because the juror has served on a jury.