[ad_1] Some jury trials show a pro-plaintiff bias, with jurors automatically sympathizing with the plaintiff and distrusting the defendant. This bias poses a problem for fair trials, but some argue it is not significant. Jurors should be unbiased, and the selection process is flawed. Some studies have shown a trend toward plaintiff bias in jury […]
[ad_1] “Sounding the jury” is when each juror is asked to give their opinion verbally. A jury poll may be requested because each juror is an individual and the verdict should be determined by adding up individual marks. Jurors may pressure each other, and a judge may question the jury to see if someone changes […]