Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

Confirmation bias permeates the litigation process, affecting various stages from trial preparation to jury deliberation. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of its influence on all individuals involved in a trial, including legal professionals, trial consultants, and the jury themselves.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

We discussed how bias can lead to biased evaluations of evidence and witness testimony, as well as the tendency to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs during jury deliberations. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 6, 2023

Group 1 was told that Hannah was raised in an affluent community by college-educated parents both employed in professional settings. In a jury deliberation, confirmation bias leads jurors to selectively attend to the people expressing views or opinions similar to theirs. Hypothesis testing in attorney-conducted voir dire.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Litigation Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Juror misconduct, encompassing any inappropriate or illegal conduct that undermines the jury’s function, can include communication with external parties, researching the case outside the courtroom, or harboring prejudice. Jury deliberation secrecy is safeguarded to maintain fairness and prevent undue influence.

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Evidence Jury Deliberation Jury Selection Jury Instructions 40