Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

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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Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

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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Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

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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Jury Selection Jury Instructions Evidence Voir Dire 40

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

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.

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