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Vol. 24/No. 4 July 2012 Archive
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![In 2005, The Jury Expert was developed by the American Society of Trial Consultants to bring the latest research, skills, and strategy to the legal profession regarding how they try cases. In May of 2008, we transitioned to an online only publication and our growth has been exponential. Now, we […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/publisher_thumb.png "We’ve Moved! The Jury Expert is now published by the ASTC Foundation!")
We’ve Moved! The Jury Expert is now published by the ASTC Foundation!
by Richard Gabriel and Rita HandrichPosted on July 31, 2012 | 2 CommentsIn 2005, The Jury Expert was developed by the American Society of Trial Consultants to bring the latest research, skills, and strategy to the legal profession regarding how they try cases. In May of 2008, we transitioned to an online only publication and our growth has been exponential. Now, we […] -
![Don't miss our trial consultant responses at the end of this article: Susan Macpherson and Kacy Miller, M.Ed. People who have known me for any length of time can tell you at least two things about me: (1) I am a trial attorney at a large firm; and (2) I […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/diversity_thumb.png "Popular Culture and Diversity in the Courtroom")
Popular Culture and Diversity in the Courtroom
by Anthony P. AshtonPosted on July 31, 2012 | 2 CommentsDon't miss our trial consultant responses at the end of this article: Susan Macpherson and Kacy Miller, M.Ed. People who have known me for any length of time can tell you at least two things about me: (1) I am a trial attorney at a large firm; and (2) I […] -
![Tell ‘em what you’re going to tell ‘em; Tell ‘em; Tell ‘em what you told ‘em; Sit down. –an old trial truism that isn’t very true. Let me tell you a story: One fine day, The Three Bears sat down to eat breakfast. But their porridge was too hot, so […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/prospective_thumb.png "The Closing Argument: Telling the Future, Not the Past")
The Closing Argument: Telling the Future, Not the Past
by Bob GerchenPosted on July 31, 2012 | 30 CommentsTell ‘em what you’re going to tell ‘em; Tell ‘em; Tell ‘em what you told ‘em; Sit down. –an old trial truism that isn’t very true. Let me tell you a story: One fine day, The Three Bears sat down to eat breakfast. But their porridge was too hot, so […] -
![Like many of you, we travel all the time. And we have secrets that help us get around faster, more comfortably and tips on what to make sure and carry with you in the air, on the ground or even, underground! Thanks to the generosity of these frequent flyers—these trial […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/12_5_SM07.png "Road Warrior Tips: July 2012")
Road Warrior Tips: July 2012
by ASTC MembersPosted on July 31, 2012 | No CommentsLike many of you, we travel all the time. And we have secrets that help us get around faster, more comfortably and tips on what to make sure and carry with you in the air, on the ground or even, underground! Thanks to the generosity of these frequent flyers—these trial […] -
![Don't miss our trial consultant responses at the end of this article: Charlotte A. Morris, M.A., Judy H. Rothschild, Ph.D., and Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D. Many people can relate to the pain of being stuck outside on a winter day or caught without water after exercise. Recent psychological research, however, reveals that […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/polaropposites_thumb.png "Polar Opposites: Empathy Does Not Extend Across the Political Aisle")
Polar Opposites: Empathy Does Not Extend Across the Political Aisle
by Ed O'Brien and Phoebe EllsworthPosted on July 31, 2012 | 8 CommentsDon't miss our trial consultant responses at the end of this article: Charlotte A. Morris, M.A., Judy H. Rothschild, Ph.D., and Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D. Many people can relate to the pain of being stuck outside on a winter day or caught without water after exercise. Recent psychological research, however, reveals that […] -
![While witnesses’ verbal and non-verbal behaviors affect their credibility, another factor in jurors’ perceptions of them is their appearance. Witnesses often ask us, “What should I wear when I testify in court?” Of course it is important to remember that a courtroom is a very conservative arena; therefore, our golden […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/attire_thumb.png "Courtroom Attire: Ensuring Witness Attire Makes the Right Statement")
Courtroom Attire: Ensuring Witness Attire Makes the Right Statement
by Merrie Jo Pitera, Ph.D.Posted on July 31, 2012 | 27 CommentsWhile witnesses’ verbal and non-verbal behaviors affect their credibility, another factor in jurors’ perceptions of them is their appearance. Witnesses often ask us, “What should I wear when I testify in court?” Of course it is important to remember that a courtroom is a very conservative arena; therefore, our golden […] -
![We are all constantly trying to prioritize all of the reading that we'd love to do. We hear about something new, and it can idle on the to-do list for too long. Truth be told, this new book by Findlay and Sales would have been stuck there for too long, […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/attorney_advocacy_br_thumb.png "Book Review: The Science of Attorney Advocacy")
Book Review: The Science of Attorney Advocacy
by Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on July 31, 2012 | 4 CommentsWe are all constantly trying to prioritize all of the reading that we'd love to do. We hear about something new, and it can idle on the to-do list for too long. Truth be told, this new book by Findlay and Sales would have been stuck there for too long, […] -
![Don'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 […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/hero_hypocrite_thumb.png "Hero or Hypocrite?")
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 […] -
![Welcome to the dog days of summer. It’s been a busy summer here at The Jury Expert as we’ve transitioned to being published by the ASTC Foundation and are busy (still) working on catching all our documentation up so it reflects that shift. The world of litigation has been busy […]](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/12_5_SM091.png "Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes! And the Mercury Keeps Rising…")
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes! And the Mercury Keeps Rising…
by Rita R. Handrich, Ph.D.Posted on July 31, 2012 | No CommentsWelcome to the dog days of summer. It’s been a busy summer here at The Jury Expert as we’ve transitioned to being published by the ASTC Foundation and are busy (still) working on catching all our documentation up so it reflects that shift. The world of litigation has been busy […]