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Encouraging Jury to be their Best Selves
1:08:03 - 1:15:27 (07:24)
The jury selection process is based on an individual's ability to set aside preconceived notions and listen to presented evidence. As a defense attorney, it can be concerning to choose a juror who is unaware of the case, as it is important to gauge their background and determine if they are fit for the jury.
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Defense attorney explains that while initial exposure to a case is not necessarily disqualifying, potential jurors who have made up their minds or can't be convinced otherwise should be avoided.
1:08:03 - 1:10:46 (02:42)
Summary
Defense attorney explains that while initial exposure to a case is not necessarily disqualifying, potential jurors who have made up their minds or can't be convinced otherwise should be avoided. He also acknowledges the challenge of finding impartial jurors for high profile cases.
ChapterEncouraging Jury to be their Best Selves
Episode#170 – Ronald Sullivan: The Ideal of Justice in the Face of Controversy and Evil
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of a "reasonable person" is often used in legal cases, but in reality, it's a performance that people put on to appear unbiased.
1:10:46 - 1:12:42 (01:56)
Summary
The concept of a "reasonable person" is often used in legal cases, but in reality, it's a performance that people put on to appear unbiased. However, the "reasonable person" in real life is someone that you might not necessarily want to befriend.
ChapterEncouraging Jury to be their Best Selves
Episode#170 – Ronald Sullivan: The Ideal of Justice in the Face of Controversy and Evil
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode discusses the importance of introspection and thoughtful decision-making in the context of jury duty, recognizing that it is impossible for jurors to be entirely unbiased and emphasizing the duty to consider each witness's testimony and credibility equally.
1:12:42 - 1:15:27 (02:44)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the importance of introspection and thoughtful decision-making in the context of jury duty, recognizing that it is impossible for jurors to be entirely unbiased and emphasizing the duty to consider each witness's testimony and credibility equally.