1. The longer a jury stays out...the more likely they will find Defendant NOT GUILTY...
2. A smiling laughing jury coming into Court is a NOT Guilty Jury... A serious grim faced Jury is a Guilty Jury.
3. Always pick jurors who "look like you"...and get rid of jurors who look like the other attorney..it makes a difference...
4. If the jurors start to fidget in their seats you are boring them...wrap up quickly
5. Once the case is started Attorneys usually are unaware of the Jury...There are too many other things to think about.
6. Watch jurors expressions to other sides testimony are they nodding or looking angry...IF they are crying...! You're Doomed...
7. Pick jurors who look like your client...and not like the other party...this is so important. Could the juror be your friend or your clients friend...or would they be hostile to you.
8. Jurors who are professionals may dominate others~Who is listening and who is falling asleep? Watch for body language to tailor points for specific jurors
9. Its almost impossible to get rid of a juror "for cause" you'll need to use your challenges to get rid of them and there is no assurance the next juror won't be even worse... Do this in matter of fact way...so as not to insult other jurors...
10. Always give jury a "peg to hang their hat on" for desired result...if you don't believe in your case...neither will they....
FINALLY No One can predict what a jury will do...but they will likely use a very basic rudimentary Common Sense about who is right and who is wrong...
2. A smiling laughing jury coming into Court is a NOT Guilty Jury... A serious grim faced Jury is a Guilty Jury.
3. Always pick jurors who "look like you"...and get rid of jurors who look like the other attorney..it makes a difference...
4. If the jurors start to fidget in their seats you are boring them...wrap up quickly
5. Once the case is started Attorneys usually are unaware of the Jury...There are too many other things to think about.
6. Watch jurors expressions to other sides testimony are they nodding or looking angry...IF they are crying...! You're Doomed...
7. Pick jurors who look like your client...and not like the other party...this is so important. Could the juror be your friend or your clients friend...or would they be hostile to you.
8. Jurors who are professionals may dominate others~Who is listening and who is falling asleep? Watch for body language to tailor points for specific jurors
9. Its almost impossible to get rid of a juror "for cause" you'll need to use your challenges to get rid of them and there is no assurance the next juror won't be even worse... Do this in matter of fact way...so as not to insult other jurors...
10. Always give jury a "peg to hang their hat on" for desired result...if you don't believe in your case...neither will they....
FINALLY No One can predict what a jury will do...but they will likely use a very basic rudimentary Common Sense about who is right and who is wrong...
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