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Trial by jury.

Authors :
Kinsley, Michael
Source :
New Republic. 9/3/90, Vol. 203 Issue 10, p6-6. 1p.
Publication Year :
1990

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
203
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12031945