Finding fair jurors in Tsarnaev case a ‘quixotic undertaking’
Relying on an analysis of questionnaires filled out by 1,373 prospective jurors, accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has filed a third motion to transfer his case to another venue.
Panic attack, bad back: Juror excuses often vary widely
One prospective juror said she had a panic attack. Another claimed to have a bad back. A third is in the military and worried he would be deployed during the trial of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes.
Stop mispronouncing these words
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Voir dire is subject to judicial control and discretion, so it pays to know your judge.
Madison firm president reveals lessons learned
Credibility is key in trial, but sometimes it’s best just to admit you’re doing voir dire in your tennis shoes because you packed for two left feet.
It’s just Google: Keeping jurors offline to stay in line
Jurors who have a hard time putting their Internet habits on hold during jury service need strong guidance from trial judges, said a jury research analyst.
Realize the social process of voir dire and use it to your advantage
Trials are often won or lost during voir dire, but many trial attorneys fail to appreciate and effectively use the process.
LEGAL CENTS: Tips for how far to push juror info gathering
If Clarence Darrow were alive today, he’d likely be Googling and “CCAPing” the venire before his trials.
2011AP400-CR, 2011AP864-CR State v. Jones
Criminal Procedure Voir dire; ineffective assistance
On murder and social media: Casey Anthony’s jury consultant speaks
A Lawyers USA exclusive Minutes after the jury delivered a stunning defense verdict in the Casey Anthony murder trial, the defendant’s chief trial consultant, Amy Singer, spoke with Lawyers USA about what trial lawyers can learn from the case. Singer, who has consulted on other high profile cases including the Jack Kevorkian and Michael Jackson […]
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