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7 Data-Driven Strategies for Effective Voir Dire Questions

Jury Analyst

By analyzing historical data, it becomes possible to identify patterns and potential biases among jurors, making voir dire more precise and effective. This data is used to predict potential juror biases and create targeted voir dire questions for attorneys.

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10 Biases That Affect Jury Verdicts

Jury Analyst

Targeted Voir Dire : Crafting specific questions to uncover hidden biases during jury selection. Targeted Voir Dire : Using data to select jurors can help identify those more likely to be influenced by hindsight bias. The key is to emphasize the limited information available to decision-makers at the time of the event.

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

Jury Analyst

Voir Dire Challenges: During jury selection, lawyers can challenge potential jurors who display strong biases resulting from media coverage. Expert Testimony: Lawyers can call upon expert witnesses to explain the impact of media on perceptions and provide alternative interpretations of evidence. .

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Judge Allows Eyebrow Testimony as Quadruple Murder Case Inches Closer to Trial

Practice of Law

Judge Hippler ruled that while Kohberger's alleged conditions could be mentioned during voir dire, the defense couldn't use expert testimony as a defense unless Kohberger takes the stand at some point.