Most jurors would want their own case heard by a jury, not a judge
Article Abstract:
The National Law Journal/Lexis poll of 1992 jurors found 75% of respondents wanting their fate determined by a jury if they were ever in court. Approximately 68% thought the trial they were involved in was necessary, while 29% found it a waste of time. With criminal jurors, however, 76% found the trial necessary. Respondents were enthusiastic about juror note-taking, with 77% favoring the practice, and had mixed feelings on juror examination of witnesses, with 46% favoring that practice. Virtually all jurors thought they understood judges' instructions.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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Panelists give tips to lawyers
Article Abstract:
The National Law Journal/Lexis poll of 1992 jurors found the view that civil defendants' testimony helps their case while 48% of criminal jurors who heard a criminal defendant testify said that damaged the case. About 43% of the jurors surveyed said they were in the process of deciding before closing arguments and 71% said they started to decide before jury deliberations. In 40% of all cases, the first jury vote matched the outcome. The first vote found the defendant guilty in 80% of criminal cases where this was the final outcome.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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Many jurors consider deep pockets and ignore presumption of innocence
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The National Law Journal/Lexis poll of 1992 jurors found criminal jurors not holding to the presumption of innocence, with 28% of those surveyed feeling that a defendant in a criminal case reaching trial was probably guilty. At least a third of civil jurors questioned considered a civil defendant's financial status when awarding damages. They let poor defendants off the hook and were more likely to have wealthier defendants pay high damages. Almost all jurors felt they gave honest answers during the jury selection process.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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