Sound Jury Blog

MAY 14, 2024

This is also the reason the emerging trend of defense attorneys counter-anchoring in voir dire is ineffective and more likely counterproductive. Instead, defense attorneys need to spend lengthy periods of times conducting mock cross examinations with their corporate reps, not allowing them to call “time out” when they are struggling.

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Voir Dire Cross-Complaint Evidence Cross-Examination 52

Jury Analyst

AUGUST 7, 2024

If a trial lawyer goes into oral voir dire with an intuitive, rather than scientific, approach to jury selection, they will approach potential jurors with a predetermined set of expectations. In one study [2], attorneys were given juror profiles and asked to create an oral voir dire strategy based on those profiles.

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Jury Selection Voir Dire Litigation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

This means trial attorneys also feel that they can develop their own anecdotal and intuition-based strategies for oral voir dire, strategies that research has also found to be ineffective (as discussed in more detail in article 2 of our confirmation bias series). The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

This means trial attorneys also feel that they can develop their own anecdotal and intuition-based strategies for oral voir dire, strategies that research has also found to be ineffective (as discussed in more detail in article 2 of our confirmation bias series). The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 5, 2024

Examination showed otherwise and she reported that the baby was stillborn. The medical examiner determined that the baby was born alive and that the cause of death was homicide by asphyxia. Dr. Waldrop confirmed on cross examination that Appellant received referrals for pregnancy termination. emphasis added].

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Admissibility Evidence Voir Dire Objections 130

Jury Analyst

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A large group of potential jurors is summoned to court, where they are questioned to ascertain their suitability for impartial judgment – a phase known as voir dire. These insights can optimize the representativeness of a jury pool, ensuring it reflects a cross-section of the community.

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Voir Dire Jury Selection Summons Cross-Examination 40

Jury Analyst

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A large group of potential jurors is summoned to court, where they are questioned to ascertain their suitability for impartial judgment – a phase known as voir dire. These insights can optimize the representativeness of a jury pool, ensuring it reflects a cross-section of the community.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Summons Cross-Examination 40