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Confirmation Bias: The Science Behind its Impact on Jury Selection and Litigation

Jury Analyst

Trial lawyers are keenly aware of how crucial a role that the composition of a jury plays in determining the outcome of a trial. In order for the legal process to successfully uphold the ideal of a defendants right to a fair trial, jurors must evaluate the evidence that informs the verdict in a fair and impartial manner.

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Mitigating the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka perception bias , in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies. Every time something happens to contradict that (i.e.,

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Strategies to Mitigate the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies. Every time something happens to contradict that (i.e.,

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Strategies to Mitigate the Effect of Confirmation Bias During Jury Selection and Deliberation

Jury Analyst

In the previous articles of our series on confirmation bias, aka Perception Bias in the legal system, we explored the profound impact of confirmation bias on jury selection and decision-making processes. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies. Every time something happens to contradict that (i.e.,

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2024 Litigation Resolutions for All Litigators

Sound Jury Blog

formulate a voir dire plan and stop winging it.” Instead, write your closing based on the answers to these three questions: 1) What evidence or testimony is most true on its face? Doing so arms jurors with critical evidence which they can use to fight for your side. stop doing all the talking.

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The Power of Media Coverage: How it Shapes Jurors’ Perceptions and How Scientific Jury Analysis Can Help Mitigate Bias

Jury Analyst

The judicial system strives to provide fair and impartial trials, relying on jurors to evaluate evidence and make informed decisions. This blog post delves into the influence of media coverage on jurors’ perceptions of evidence and defendants, drawing upon the rich body of research in social psychology.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

A juror tasked with objective deliberation and verdict issuance based on evidence presented in court embodies the foundational aspect of a fair trial. Untangling the Concept of Jury Misconduct Jury misconduct occurs when jurors breach the legal standards set by federal or state courts, potentially impacting the fairness of a trial.