JURORS BEHAVING BADLY

A blog about the very small percentage of jurors who fail to follow the judge's instructions, including doing independent Internet research, using social media (such as Facebook) to contact parties and lawyers, and blogging about the trial. Juror misconduct frequently results in mistrials and a waste of resources. Links will be provided to sample jury summonses, jury instructions, and other resources to improve juror education and minimize juror misconduct, thereby promoting fairness of trials.

Friday, August 9, 2013

VT Hearing on Jurors' Alleged Misconduct in Voir Dire Should be Public Prosecutors Argue

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130806/NEWS07/308060013/Prosecutors-Hearing-on-Fell-juror-conduct-should-be-public?nclick_check=1

This article brings to mind the issue of attorneys researching the backgrounds of jurors both before and after trial (for purposes of new trial motions). There would be an incentive for defense counsel to withhold information on a juror's failure to answer honestly during voir dire and only bring forth the information if the defendant is convicted. See prior posts here discussing this issue.

JURORS BEHAVING BADLY

Friday, August 9, 2013

VT Hearing on Jurors' Alleged Misconduct in Voir Dire Should be Public Prosecutors Argue

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