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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.