| This paper examines the perceptions of criminal defense attorneys concerning the use of jury consultants in criminal trials. Attorneys were surveyed to learn their views on issues such as: consultant effectiveness, necessary qualifications possible regulation and licensing, financial concerns, and ethical issues. The concept of using consultants to buy justice for the rich, and state or federal oppression of the poor through the use of consultants was also examined. The future of jury consulting in this country and possible Sixth Amendment concerns were explored as well. |
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