Jury Decision Making

Question 1

Characteristics of jurors

Answer 1

Pretrial publicity: Exposure to media coverage before the trial can bias jurors’ opinions about the defendant’s guilt or innocence.
Personal biases: Jurors’ decision might be influenced by their individual biases, including racial, gender, and socioeconomic biases.
Juror comprehension: A juror’s ability to follow complex legal arguments and evidence can greatly impact the decision-making process.