Juries

Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records case is ‘long shot’ that may still resonate

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Home Daily News Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records… Criminal Justice Selective-prosecution argument in Trump falsified-records case is ‘long shot’ that may still resonate By Debra Cassens Weiss March 22, 2023, 10:56 am CDT Former President Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, in November 2022. Photo by Andrew Harnik/The Associated Press. Former President Donald Trump may … Read more

Trump motion seeks to block evidence from Georgia special purpose grand jury, disqualify district attorney

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Home Daily News Trump motion seeks to block evidence from… Juries Trump motion seeks to block evidence from Georgia special purpose grand jury, disqualify district attorney By Debra Cassens Weiss March 22, 2023, 8:37 am CDT Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis talks with a member of her team during proceedings to seat a special … Read more

Lawyer accused of pursuing client-poaching ‘modus operandi’ hit with $2.3M verdict

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Home Daily News Lawyer accused of pursuing client-poaching… Trials & Litigation Lawyer accused of pursuing client-poaching ‘modus operandi’ hit with $2.3M verdict By Debra Cassens Weiss March 1, 2023, 2:20 pm CST The Florida Injury Law Firm based in Orlando, Florida, was awarded $2.3 million last week in a lawsuit against a former associate accused … Read more

Lessons for lawyers on jury selection from the courtroom and classroom

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By Raymond J. McKoski I teach a course titled “Jury Selection” at a Chicago law school. Instruction focuses on the goals, processes and constitutional foundations of the jury system. In part, the class is designed to help future lawyers avoid mistakes I repeatedly witnessed during my 25 years as an Illinois trial court judge. Most … Read more

Potential juror for Young Thug trial ordered to write 30-page essay after skipping return to court

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Home Daily News Potential juror for Young Thug trial ordered… Juries Potential juror for Young Thug trial ordered to write 30-page essay after skipping return to court By Debra Cassens Weiss January 18, 2023, 9:11 am CST A juror who skipped a return court appearance to be considered as a juror in the trial of … Read more

Unanimous jury requirement applies to older criminal cases, top state court rules

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Home Daily News Unanimous jury requirement applies to older… Sixth Amendment Unanimous jury requirement applies to older criminal cases, top state court rules By Debra Cassens Weiss January 4, 2023, 2:34 pm CST Image from Shutterstock. The Oregon Supreme Court recently ruled that the constitutional requirement for unanimous juries in serious criminal cases applies to … Read more