proceedings and the outcomes of the cases. Even with the courts best prevention efforts many ethical issues arise. One area where many ethical issues are present is in jury selection and within the jury itself. The process of jury selection is called voir dire (Starr & McCormick‚ pg. 21). However‚ it is not as much of a selection process as it is an elimination process‚ where potential jurors are dismissed for a variety of reasons (Politan‚ 2013). Although they are not always completely successful in
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inapplicable‚ the court might rule contrary to the precedent. Chapter 2-pg. 55‚ Question 2-6 I do not think such comments are sufficient to require a new trial. I believe that a juror’s bias must be discovered before the trial‚ during voir dire. During voir dire in most jurisdictions‚ attorneys for the plaintiff and the defendant ask prospective jurors oral questions to determine whether a potential jury member is biased or has any connection with a party to the action or with a prospective witness
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332i November 30‚ 2012 Batson v. Kentucky 476 U.S. (1986) Facts James Kirkland Batson‚ was an African American man convicted of second degree burglary and receiving stolen goods in Louisville‚ Kentucky. Before the trial‚ the judge conducted a voir dire examination of the jury. The judge dismissed several potential jurors for various causes. Afterward‚ the prosecutor used his peremptory challenges to excuse all the remaining black jurors‚ leaving a jury composed entirely of white jurors. Batson’s
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The Unjust Trials of Dick and Perry Can murderers be justified by their actions and motives? There was surely a motive behind the murders of the Clutter family. Dick Hickock wanted to rob the family‚ but Perry Smith’s intention was yet unidentified. The Clutter case had become one of the most mysterious incidents that Kansas had ever encountered. It took many brilliant detectives from all around the country to solve this curious case. Countless numbers argued that the criminals were cold-blooded
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and the arraignment and plea. The Sixth Amendment provides the any American citizen the right to an impartial jury (Hess Orthmann & Hess‚ 2013). The process both the prosecution and the defending attorney use to select a juror is called “voir dire” (the preliminary examination of a witness or juror to determine his or her competency to give or hear evidence). These people are questioned by both the prosecutor and the defense attorney. During this process the potential jurors are questioned
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Running head: MY COUSIN VINNY My Cousin Vinny Tracy Brown Florida Institute of Technology My Cousin Vinny This week we were asked to watch a movie called My Cousin Vinny and compare this to the actual Criminal Justice System. I want to start off by saying the portrayal of the Criminal Justice System was much different than what we see it in real life. I really enjoyed the comedy that was displayed around it. The movie was based around two teenagers who were suspected of murdering a gas station
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Behaviour”‚ seventh edition‚ Pearson Education Limited‚ Harlow Cialdini R Ellsworth C. Phoebe‚ 1989‚ “Are Twelve Heads Better Than One?” in “Law and Contemporary Problems”‚ Duke University School of Law Fisher R Hall & M. Eisenstein (Eds.)‚ 1980‚ “Voir Dire and jury selection”‚ Clark. B. M.‚ in “Criminal Defense Techniques”‚ New York: Mathew Bender Hay B Heuer L. & Penrodt St.‚ Sep. 1988‚ “Increasing Jurors ’ Participation in Trials A Field Experiment with Jury Notetaking and Question Asking” in “Law
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Jury Selection Christina Coyle Strayer University May 9‚ 2010 Every American that has registered to vote or has a drivers license can at any time be called to serve on a jury. There are mixed feelings about being called for duty. Some Americans see it as a nuisance that will disrupt their lives. Others see it as an opportunity to serve their country. Being called to serve‚ and actually serving is two different matters. A jury is ultimately selected by the judge‚ prosecutor and defending
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No heroes‚ no villains Shelby DiRoma Monroe Community College No heroes‚ no villains On June 28‚ 1972‚ James Richardson awaiting the subway train which would take him to work. He was stopped and ordered to “put up your hands‚ and get against the wall”. These directions were given by an off duty Transit Authority patrolman named John Skagen. Skagen’s actions seem unprovoked and unnecessary. After a short tussle the two men exchanged shots and Richardson fled the scene on foot. Two other officers
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bookstores." A week later there was another controversy‚ the prosecutor had publicly complained that potential jurors were "lying" to get on the Simpson jury and that they all ought to be given lie-detector tests. It was refused by the judge. During the VOIR DIRE process‚ each potential juror took a seat at a conference table. Also seated at the table‚ were lawyers for both sides and Simpson. Jurors who give answers that indicate that they have prejudged the case can be challenged for cause‚ others can be
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