Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Decisions are not simply made on the basis of intellectual analysis of the testimony and evidence. In my experience jurors have consistently objected to attorney anger, unprofessional or disrespectful conduct. The primary factors prevail over facts, evidence and logical reasoning. Emotion plays a huge role. Case framing.

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Cross-Examination Opening Statement Jury Selection Evidence 100

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Since the publication the defense bar has concentrated on how to prevent and object to use of this approach. Based this argument on jury instruction Cover each item one by one & explain 7 WHAT CAN THE JURY DO ABOUT IT? ” In this case the label rule can cause judges to object as improper instructing on the law.

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Opening Statement Objections Jury Instructions Witnesses 113

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

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. However, the intuitive approach to jury selection is subject to cognitive biases and relies on subjective impressions and stereotypes.

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. However, the intuitive approach to jury selection is subject to cognitive biases and relies on subjective impressions and stereotypes.

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. However, the intuitive approach to jury selection is subject to cognitive biases and relies on subjective impressions and stereotypes.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

AUGUST 7, 2024

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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Jury Selection Voir Dire Litigation Evidence 40