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Hero or Hypocrite?
by Daniel A. Effron, Ph.D.Posted on July 31, 2012 | 7 CommentsDon't miss our trial consultant responses at the end of this article: Holly G. VanLeuven, MA and Katherine James, MFA. A Psychological Perspective on the Risks and Benefits of Positive Character Evidence In criminal trials, defense attorneys can call witnesses to testify about a defendant’s good character. Although the Federal […] -
Subtle Contextual Influences on Racial Bias in the Courtroom
by Karenna F. Malavanti and Megan K. Johnson and Wade C. Rowatt and Charles A. Weaver, III.Posted on May 29, 2012 | 13 CommentsAre we doing enough to address bias in the courtroom? This research would say we are probably not--as it examines the impact of religious cues on racism in the courtroom. -
The ‘Hoodie Effect’: George, Trayvon and How it Might Have Happened
by Douglas L. Keene, Ph.D. and Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on May 29, 2012 | 16 CommentsTwo trial consultants apply social science research findings to the crafting of prosecution and defense trial narratives. How can the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin case be explained to jurors? -
10 Tips For Preparing The Crazy Witness For a Media Frenzied Trial
by Katherine James, MFAPosted on May 29, 2012 | 4 CommentsPractical and plain language advice on how to manage "crazy" witnesses in highly publicized trials. -
“A Parade of Horribles”—Broccoli, Burial Markets, and Justice Scalia’s Wife: The Role of Analogies in Human Decision-Making from Justices to Jurors
by Ryan A. Malphurs, Ph.D. and L. Hailey DrescherPosted on May 29, 2012 | 7 CommentsAdopting lessons learned at the Supreme Court in using analogies to assist in telling your story at trial. -
The Art of Rehearsing for the Courtroom
by Suann Ingle, M.S. and Nancy J. Geenen, M.A. Ed., J.D.Posted on March 27, 2012 | 4 CommentsDoes it matter if you actually rehearse for mock trials? The answer is yes and these two consultants tell you why as well as the all-important 'how'. -
Shock and Awe – The Art of Using Focus Groups to Profile Highly Emotional Cases
by Carey CrantfordPosted on January 31, 2012 | 1 CommentThe author offers insight into gaining pre-trial feedback in high stakes and emotionally supercharged litigation. -
Smoking Dope and Burning Vaginas (Did I Just Say That Out Loud?) And Other Voir Dire Questions You Really Can Ask Out Loud
by Charlotte A. (Charli) Morris, M.A.Posted on January 31, 2012 | 8 CommentsSuggestions for handling sensitive topics during voir dire. -
A Necessary Evil: Edward Tufte and Making the Best of PowerPoint
by Jason Barnes and Brian PattersonPosted on November 29, 2011 | 12 CommentsSecond in a series of articles on making the best choices for courtroom presentation.