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This page from a legal document argues for the necessity of individual, sequestered voir dire conducted by legal counsel, in addition to the Court. It contends that this method is more effective at uncovering potential juror bias, especially in cases with significant pretrial publicity, by fostering a more conversational and less intimidating environment that encourages honesty. The text cites legal precedent and academic research to support the claim that attorney-led questioning yields better results for seating a fair and impartial jury.
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| Name | Role | Context |
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| Davis |
Cited in a legal precedent: "Davis, 583 F.2d at 196–97."
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| Moran | Author |
Cited in a footnote as an author of "Jury Selection in Major Controlled Substance Trials: The Need for Extended Voir ...
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| Cutler | Author |
Cited in a footnote as an author of "Jury Selection in Major Controlled Substance Trials: The Need for Extended Voir ...
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| Loftus | Author |
Cited in a footnote as an author of "Jury Selection in Major Controlled Substance Trials: The Need for Extended Voir ...
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| Court | government agency |
Mentioned throughout as the entity conducting legal proceedings, specifically voir dire.
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The document states that "Attorney-conducted questioning bridges the status gap between the humble layperson and the honorable judicial officer" suggesting attorneys can create a more equal dynamic for jurors to speak candidly.
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The document describes jurors being in a "subordinate position" to the "honorable judicial officer exalted high above the venire," which can heighten their reluctance to be candid.
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"merely going through the form of obtaining jurors’ assurances of impartiality is insufficient [to test that impartiality]"Source
— unspecified (from citation)
(Used to argue that a superficial examination of jurors is inadequate for ensuring impartiality.)
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