Tougher in criminal cases because of lack of resources and time to vet jurors.
In my jurisdiction, there is no voir dire, — with lawyers speaking with jurors. Hence, experience and instincts drive a lawyer’s judgment in jury selection.
Basic data is helpful, but so is body language. What kind of jurors I seek depends upon which “audience” is best suited to be sympathetic to client and the defense.
I was born with exquisite street smarts and ability to read people. So, I don’t need a fookin jury consultant.
In big cases (with resources), lawyers deep dive prospective jurors.
Replies to: "In big cases (with resources), lawyers deep dive prospective jurors."
- Non Political: Lawyer question on jury selection - BaronVonZemo - 9:02pm 10/23/24
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- That's been going on for a long time and it has evolved to be even more sophisticated with tech. [NT] - LanceManion - 9:11am 10/24/24
- There are jury expert companies that farm their services out. They do this type of analysis. - NedoftheHill - 10:59pm 10/23/24
- In big cases (with resources), lawyers deep dive prospective jurors. - conorlarkin - 9:12pm 10/23/24
- Do you pitch the bitch, or are you strictly no women on juries unless it's a rape case? [NT] - LanceManion - 9:13am 10/24/24
- In other words, you look at things like skin color, sex, etc.? Clothing style? [NT]
- NedoftheHill - 9:39pm 10/23/24
- Indeed Ned. But one must study the subtle clues of humanity to be effective. - conorlarkin - 10:56pm 10/23/24
- He's should take my idea back and make himself look smart at work. :) [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 10:11pm 10/23/24
- In your jurisdiction this would seem an especially helpful adjunct with no ability to question, & - BaronVonZemo - 9:19pm 10/23/24