PSYC 2000 Chapter : Chapter 8 Development Part1
Document Summary
Protection of the right to a fair trial: first and sixth amendments conflict. Sequestration of the jury: works to keep them away from influences during trial, not before. You lock them up, away from media: 4. Gag orders against trial participants: judges sometimes concerned that lawyers or witnesses will talk, so they may be put under gag (restrictive) orders. Judge has jurisdiction over everyone who participates in case. May restrict free speech for a while, but generally upheld as long as narrowly tailored: 5. Voir dire (to speak the truth): where any bias is supposed to sorted out in the jury selection process. It"s not impossible to get a biased jury. The lawyer cannot remove them for a cause, but can for peremptory challenge: challenge for cause: you do have to state a reason, which the judge may/may not accept.
