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Litigation

Dec. 6, 2001

Judging the Jury

Jurors often assess witnesses through "stereotyping," which can become the basis of the jurors' initial impression of those witnesses. Initial impressions are influential and lasting in determining witness believability. Lawyers must understand stereotyping to use it to their advantage.

        By Noelle C. Nelson
        
        Jurors often assess witnesses through "stereotyping," which can become the basis of the jurors' initial impression of those witnesses. Initial impressions are influential and lasting in determining witness believability. Lawyers must understand stereotyping to use it to their advantage.
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