PSY 371 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Bench Trial, Black Sheep, Peremptory Challenge
13 Mar 2016
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Verdict decided by a judge instead of jury. Only 20% judges and juries would rule diferent. About 5 % juris cannot reach a decision. Views determined by things outside of the evidence or law. Members of a group that share characteristics or may also hold unique perspectives on selected issues. People want to present themselves in a favorable light. Claim that particular jurors should be excluded due to prejudices or biases. Having the right to expel prospective jurors without a reason, without inquiry, etc. Limited number depending on jurisdiction, type of case and seriousness of crime. Persons organized network of preconceptions about how certain attributes are related to one another and to behavior. Jurors who are similar to a litigant will be predisposed to be favorable of that particular side. Little evidence that race of jurors can predict the verdict. Persons inclination to engage in and enjoy cognitive work.
