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

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This means trial attorneys also feel that they can develop their own anecdotal and intuition-based strategies for oral voir dire, strategies that research has also found to be ineffective (as discussed in more detail in article 2 of our confirmation bias series). The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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2024 Litigation Resolutions for All Litigators

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formulate a voir dire plan and stop winging it.” And 3) How do you want jurors to apply the jury instructions to the verdict form questions? The steps include: highlighting specific jury instruction language; linking that language to the particular verdict question; tying the answer to specific evidence and testimony.

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

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Voir Dire Challenges: During jury selection, lawyers can challenge potential jurors who display strong biases resulting from media coverage. Jury Instructions : Clear and concise jury instructions regarding the importance of evaluating evidence impartially and avoiding the influence of media bias should be provided by judges.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

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Acknowledging these instances prompts a reflection: How can the justice system enhance the integrity of jury deliberations to uphold fair trial standards? Unheeded Jury Instructions: More Than Just Guidelines A judge’s instructions to jurors serve as the bedrock upon which impartiality and legal fidelity rest.