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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. INTRODUCTION
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II. THE LAW
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A. VOIR DIRE
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1. Purpose
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2. Trial Court Discretion
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3. Record
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4. Challenge to the Array
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5. Excusing Jurors
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6. Shuffle
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7. Failure to Meet Statutory Qualifications
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8. Statutory Disqualification for Cause
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9. Determining Bias and Prejudice
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10. Material Bias and Equivocal Bias
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11. Bias or Prejudice Disqualification For Cause
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12. Preserving Error on Challenges for Cause
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13. Proper and Proper Questions and Comments
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14. Peremptory Challenges
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15. "Batson" Challenge
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B. MOTIONS IN LIMINE
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1. In General
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2. Time of Filing Motion
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3. Practical Considerations
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4. Subjects of the Motion in Limine
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5. Limine Order
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6. Opposition to Motion in Limine
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7. Preservation of Error
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8. Violation of Order
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III. THINGS THAT BUG JURIES
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A. Juror Impressions Immediately After Trial
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B. The Top 10 Pieces of Advice Jurors Would Give Attorneys
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C. The Top 10 Things Juries Most Enjoy
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D. The Top 10 Things Juries Least Enjoy
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IV. GOLDEN RULES OF THE COURTROOM
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THE PLAYERS
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V. THE TRIAL LAWYER
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A. The Closers
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B. Types of Trial Lawyers
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C. The Styles and Mannerisms of Trial Lawyers
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D. The Different Make-ups of Trial Lawyers
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E. The Characteristics of Trial Lawyers
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F. Dos and Don'ts for Trial Lawyers.
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G. The Trial Lawyer's Attitude
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VI. THE JURORS
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A. The Ethnic Posture of Jurors
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B. The Professions, Businesses and Trades of Jurors
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VII. THE JUDGE
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A. The "Jurist" Judge
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B. The "Principled" Judge
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C. The "Intellectual" Judge
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D. The "Independent" Judge
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E. The "Lost" Judge
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F. The "Interrupter" Judge
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SELLING & PERSUADING
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VIII. "SELLING" YOUR CASE TO THE JURY
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A. You as the Salesperson
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B. Basic Theory of Sales for Trial Lawyers
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C. Presenting the Product
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IX. PRINCIPLES OF JURY PERSUASION
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A. Making the Research Work for You
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B. Selecting Jurors: What to Do about Bias
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C. What Jurors Really Want
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D. Developing a Winning Case Strategy
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E. Closing Arguments: Persuasive Endings
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X. READING THE BODY LANGUAGE OF JURORS AND WITNESSES
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A. Introduction
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B. Use of Body Language in Jury Selection
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C. Witness Qualities of the Self-defeating Witness
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D. Traits vs. Litigation
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E. Witness Preparation - Your Job
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F. Use of Psychotherapist
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G. Information Needed in Witness Preparation
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H. The Experience of the Witness
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I. "Lie Signals
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XI. VOIR DIRE STRATEGY
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A. Goals of Voir Dire
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B. Rules of Voir Dire
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XII. CHECKLIST: PLANNING VOIR DIRE
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XIII. SELECTING AND MOTIVATING A JURY
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A. Four Functions of Voir Dire
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B. Emotional Susceptibility and Prejudices
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C. Selecting Favorable Jurors
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D. Eliminating Biased Jurors
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E. Eliminating the Unpredictable Juror
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F. Selecting a Jury That Favors Your Case
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G. Personality Types of Jurors
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XIV. THE GOLDEN RULES OF JURY SELECTION
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A. Rule #1
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B. Rule #2
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C. Rule #3
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D. Rule #4
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E. Rule #5
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F. Rule #6
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G. Rule #7
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H. Rule #8
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I. Rule #9
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XV. THE JURY QUESTIONNAIRE
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A. The Oral Q & A Format Possesses Inherent Flaws
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B. What To Do
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C. What Is Achieved
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D. Despite the Advantages
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E. Knowing the Ropes
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F. Conclusion
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XVI. THE ART OF JURY SELECTION: PLAINTIFF'S TECHNIQUES CHECKLIST
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A. Purpose and Importance of Jury Selection
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B. Deciding What Kind of Jury You Want
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C. Educating Jurors About Your Case and Establishing Rapport
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D. Structuring the Voir Dire
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E. Handling Challenges for Cause
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F. Body Language in Non-Verbal Communications
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XVII. POTPOURRI ON JURY PERSUASION
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APPENDIX 1. Voir Dire Checklist
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APPENDIX 2. Motion in Limine
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APPENDIX 3. Jury Questionnaire [Short Form]
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APPENDIX 4. Jury Questionnaire [Long Form]
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APPENDIX 5 Jury Trial Preparation
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