Litigation
Aug. 31, 2001
Cultural Differences Can Affect Juror Actions
Culture is a very complex and powerful factor in determining the outcome of many trials. The cultural composition of the jury affects how jurors interact together and deliberate, their willingness to agree on a decision, and the feelings and perceptions they hold of the defendant, victims and witnesses in a case. Attorneys should keep these culture differences in mind as a crucial variable in jury selection.
Culture is a very complex and powerful factor in determining the outcome of many trials. The cultural composition of the jury affects how jurors interact together and deliberate, their willingness to agree on a decision, and the feelings and perceptions they hold of the defendant, victims and witnesses in a case. Attorneys should keep these culture differe...
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