In Recent Years, Jury Selection Has Taken a Scientific Turn

question 30

Multiple Choice

In recent years, jury selection has taken a scientific turn. Rather than relying on personal hunch, attorneys in a few highly publicized cases have employed social scientists to aid them in a more intelligent, systematic use of the voir dire that has come to be called “scientific jury selection.”
-Trial consultants are hired most often by

• A)prosecutors.
• B)defense attorneys.
• C)judges.
• D)victims.

---

Definitions:

Average Age

The mean age of a specific population or demographic group.

Risky Behaviors

Actions that expose individuals to harm or significant risk of harm.

Unprotected Sex

Sexual intercourse without the use of contraceptives or barrier methods, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy.

Adolescents

Individuals in the stage of development between childhood and adulthood, typically aged between 13 to 19 years.