1. Trial by jury.
- Author
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Kinsley, Michael
- Subjects
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JUSTICE administration , *ACTIONS & defenses (Law) , *CRIMINAL procedure , *LAW reform , *PREJUDICES - Abstract
Discusses the justice system in the U.S. referencing the court case of Washington mayor Marion Barry in his drug and prejury trial. Description of characteristics of a good lawyer; Disappointment due to failure of the legal system in convicting a person despite of evidences; Comparison between the justice system in the U.S. and Great Britain; Implication of trial reforms for justice system; Practice of the jury vetting process; Application of legal doctrines to facts and prejudices; Attitude of American prosecutors; Nature of jury trials.
- Published
- 1990