Discussion: Jury Selection
Jury consultants gained notoriety after their involvement with such high-profile cases as OJ Simpson, Casey Anthony, and George Zimmerman. Some have criticized the practice as being of a greater advantage to clients with financial resources while others have claimed that the use of jury consultants amounts to a guessing game. Read this article and appraise the use of jury consultants. Do you believe that jury consultants are effective? Why or why not? Do you think requiring that both parties should have equal access to jury consultants despite their financial status? Why or why not?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Article: THE UNSCIENTIFIC SCIENCE OF JURY SELECTION by JANE C. HU.