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  • Polling Jurors to Make Sure They Agree With the Verdict by E.A. Gjelten, Legal Editor

    After a jury has announced its verdict in a criminal trial, the defendant or prosecutor might be able to demand that the jurors confirm their votes in the courtroom, out loud and one by one. ... Read more

  • Witness Testimony at Criminal Trials by Rebecca Pirius, Attorney · Mitchell Hamline School of Law

    Learn about the different types of witnesses and witness testimony in criminal cases and what happens if a witness refuses to testify or lies under oath. ... Read more

  • What Makes Witnesses Credible? How Can Their Testimony Be Discredited? by Stacy Barrett, Attorney · UC Law San Francisco

    It's up to juries to decide how much they believe witnesses who testify at trial. But lawyers may impeach witnesses by raising doubts about their credibility or motives. ... Read more

  • Why Jurors May Be Removed During Trial by E.A. Gjelten, Legal Editor

    After a trial has started, a judge may dismiss a juror who’s disqualified or unable to continue serving on the jury. Learn about the valid reasons and procedures for removing and replacing ... Read more

  • Can Defendants Waive the Right to a Jury Trial? by Janet Portman, Attorney · Santa Clara University School of Law

    Why would a criminal defendant waive the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial? Learn more about the pros and cons of waiving a jury trial. ... Read more

  • Jury Selection and Voir Dire

    When questioning potential jurors, each side's lawyer is looking for jurors who will be fair but who can also sympathize with their case. What types of questions are fair game? What actions ... Read more

  • Bench Trials vs. Jury Trials in Criminal Cases by Kat McClain, Attorney · University of Houston Law Center

    While bench trials tend to be less common than jury trials in criminal cases, advantages exist to having a judge hear the case. Learn what factors might play into a defendant's decision to s ... Read more

  • Jury Nullification: When the Jury Ignores the Law by Janet Portman, Attorney · Santa Clara University School of Law

    Jury nullification has been used to acquit Vietnam-era draft evaders…and Southern Whites who assaulted civil rights workers. Is it a good thing? ... Read more

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