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. Trial consultants whose strategies are premised on pseudoscience can lead to ineffective and biased jury selection.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

AUGUST 7, 2024

As much as we would like to believe that the immense responsibility of deciding someones legal fate would ensure that jurors remain objective and free of bias, this idealistic expectation conflicts with the psychological reality of decision-making. One of the most resilient and robust of these hidden biases is confirmation bias.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Litigation Evidence 40

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. Trial consultants whose strategies are premised on pseudoscience can lead to ineffective and biased jury selection.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

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. Trial consultants whose strategies are premised on pseudoscience can lead to ineffective and biased jury selection.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In my experience jurors have consistently objected to attorney anger, unprofessional or disrespectful conduct. Jury Selection. As to technique, I favor jury selection looking for values, life experiences and attitudes through open discussion. Eighty percent of the talking should be by the jury.

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Cross-Examination Opening Statement Jury Selection Evidence 100

Jury Analyst

JULY 6, 2023

As much as we would like to believe that the immense responsibility of deciding someones legal fate would ensure that jurors remain objective and free of bias, this idealistic expectation conflicts with the psychological reality of decision-making. Once again, the drive to maintain your beliefs prevails.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Litigation Evidence Jury Deliberation 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 6, 2023

As much as we would like to believe that the immense responsibility of deciding someone’s legal fate would ensure that jurors remain objective and free of bias, this idealistic expectation conflicts with the psychological reality of decision-making. Once again, the drive to maintain your beliefs prevails.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Litigation Evidence Jury Deliberation 40