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Voir dire

Jan 26, 2015

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.

Jan 26, 2015

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.

Apr 30, 2014

Stop mispronouncing these words

The language of law is rich and varied. Anyone who goes to law school learns a whole new vocabulary. And words, especially in statutes, are open to different meanings and interpretations. But are they open to different pronunciations?

Sep 11, 2013

BENCH BLOG: Judges’ perspectives on voir dire

Voir dire is subject to judicial control and discretion, so it pays to know your judge.

Feb 22, 2013

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.

Aug 21, 2012

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.

Mar 7, 2012

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.

Feb 22, 2012

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.

Aug 30, 2011

2011AP400-CR, 2011AP864-CR State v. Jones

Criminal Procedure Voir dire; ineffective assistance

Aug 8, 2011

10-2734 U.S. v. Rutledge

Criminal Procedure Voir dire; equal protection

Jul 8, 2011

2008AP2765 State v. Funk

Criminal Procedure Juror bias

Jul 6, 2011

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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