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Vol. 25/No. 1 Jan 2013 Archive
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Avoiding Jury Duty: Psychological and Legal Perspectives
by David M. Sams, J.D., LL.M. and Tess M.S. Neal, Ph.D. and Stanley L. Brodsky, Ph.D.Posted on January 31, 2013 | 10 CommentsYou've seen the TV shows, movie references, online posts and comics derogating jury service. You've probably even heard the outrageous reasons for being unable to serve like "It wouldn't be fair since I'm psychic" or "I can't serve since I've been a victim of homicide myself". But do you have a strategy for figuring out who to strike among the jury-avoidant on your panel? -
Out of Your Head, Into the Cloud with Evernote
by Brian PattersonPosted on January 31, 2013 | No CommentsForgetting what you mean to remember? Toss the caffeine and try Evernote. Cloud-synced across your devices. You'll never forget to remember again. -
Questioning Child Witnesses
by Nicholas Scurich, Ph.D.Posted on January 31, 2013 | 5 CommentsA simple, research-identified strategy to improve the quality of testimony you elicit from child witnesses. It's all in the way you structure the question! -
Assessing the Readability of Capital Pattern Jury Instructions
by Rachel Small and Judith Platania, PhD and Brian Cutler, PhDPosted on January 31, 2013 | 6 CommentsThose of us who look at a lot of jury instructions know they are confusing and tough for jurors to interpret. Here's some research examining the reading level of standard pattern capital jury instructions from across the country in comparison with average reading comprehension of American citizens. It's a sobering article. -
Intergenerational Law Offices, Intergenerational Juries: Values, Priorities, and Decision-Making
by Douglas L. Keene, PhD and Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on January 31, 2013 | 7 CommentsHow are the generations alike and different NOW? And what does that mean for you in the office and in the courtroom? A comprehensive overview. -
Favorite Thing: January 2013!
by Jury Expert Editorial StaffPosted on January 31, 2013 | 4 CommentsRun across a video you want to watch but don't have time at the moment or you are in a place you can't watch right now? There's an app for that and it's our Favorite Thing for January 2013! -
Our Top Ten Most Accessed Articles for 2012!
by The Jury Expert Editorial StaffPosted on January 31, 2013 | 1 CommentWhat was most popular with visitors to The Jury Expert in 2012? Some of it may surprise you. See what your colleagues, friends and opposing counsel were reading. Our own Top 10 list. -
Forensic Mental Health Evaluations: Reliability, Validity, Quality, and Other Minor Details
by W. Neil Gowensmith, PhD and Daniel Murrie, PhD and Marcus T. Boccaccini, PhDPosted on January 31, 2013 | 7 CommentsHow often are forensic mental health evaluators going to agree on the competency, responsibility and readiness for release of those they evaluate? Hmmm. Not as often as one might prefer. -
Note from the Editor: Wait! We’re Leading with an Article on How to Avoid Jury Duty?
by Rita R. Handrich, PhDPosted on January 31, 2013 | No CommentsWhat's in this issue? Terrific stuff for litigation advocacy as well as some info on improving your memory and office interactions too!