Perspective
Sep. 29, 2012
Focusing on what matters: jury selection science
In the new book, "The Science of Attorney Advocacy: How Courtroom Behavior Affects Jury Decision Making," the authors attempt to separate fact from folklore regarding the impact of an attorneys' courtroom behavior. By John G. McCabe
An attorney is defending a white-collar criminal. On the first day of jury selection, the attorney looks over and notices that her client is wearing an ostentatious gold Rolex. She walks over to the client and says, "This case is hard enough without you alienating potential jurors. When you come to court tomorrow, don't be wearing that watch!" The client agrees. The next morning, the attorney looks over and notices that the client ...
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