When Picking A Jury, What Is Most Important To My Attorney?
What matters most in jury selection? Removing bias, though it's harder than it sounds, explains Pierce County, Washington attorney Spencer Freeman—a for-cause strike usually requires a juror to openly admit they can't be fair. Beyond that, he works to build rapport with the panel and looks for someone who'll stand firm, since acquittal can hinge on a single holdout juror.
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Answered by Spencer Freeman · Pierce County, WA
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What matters most in jury selection?
Removing bias, though it's harder than it sounds—a for-cause strike usually requires a juror to openly admit they can't be fair, the 'magic words' that make removal possible.
What else does he aim for?
Establishing credibility with the panel and looking for jurors who'll stand firm on their convictions, since acquittal can hinge on a single holdout, all weighed against the limits of the general 'unwritten rules' of selection.
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