CRM/LAW C101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Peremptory Challenge, Jury Trial, Jury Instructions
12 Nov 2016
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The role of mass media and culture. Scholars: mccann, haltom, engel, hans, lofquist, abel. Judge: very specific in their role; they are passive in the united. Comparative negligence, size of damage awards: jury instructions legal rules jurors will use to apply the facts to the case, criminal cases: determine innocence or guilt. Bench trial : does not have a jury, judge is there to decide both questions of law and questions of fact. Jury size requirements (how large should they be; varies state to state) Traditionally, there is a size of 12; now, depending on the jurisdiction and the amount of damages in the case, it ranges from. Voir dire process swear to give truthful answers to all questions. Dismissing a juror for no reason at all (limited as an attorney to a number of challenges you can take 3-6 jurors depending on state, county you"re in: for cause.
