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The Jury Box
The Stealth Juror: Reality or Rarity?
Ever since the popular John Grisham book and movie The Runaway Jury, the concept of the stealth juror has been a hot topic in legal circles. Probably best defined as a juror with a hidden agenda, the popular press and some jury consultants have played up the few instances in which seated and deliberating jurors have later been exposed for lying during jury selection.
Jury Reform: A Status Report on the Case Law
This article examines the reactions of various courts that have been called upon, since the reform movement started, to review the propriety of a trial court’s adoption of one of the specific proposals contained in the original Arizona Report, which made sweeping recommendations regarding all aspects of the jury process, including public awareness, summoning jurors, jury selection, trial, deliberations, the post-verdict stage and a jurors’ bill of rights.
Why Gen Y Jurors Bring a New Dynamic into Deliberations
Many lawyers believe Gen Yers on juries are too young to be decision-makers, but one thing is certain: generation Y will be showing up in larger numbers on juries. Hence, attorneys would be wise to develop a better understanding of this unique group, and design trial strategies around their thought processes.
