Chapter § 7.01 Jury Trial Introduction

• Jurisdiction: United States
• Publication year: 2020

§ 7.01 Jury Trial Introduction

American culture has seen considerable change over the past several years as we become more diverse and tolerant of different lifestyles, gender roles, languages, and varied experiences. It is difficult to pinpoint any particular factor that’s most responsible for the cultural shift, but some include generational changes, hip-hop and pop culture, technology, social movements, social media, and the economic climate. Irrespective of the cause, the changing lifestyle has dramatically affected how trial teams investigate and evaluate potential jurors, and how lawyers attempt to persuade them once the court empanels the jury. While these exercises have always been tough, some observers believe that selecting...