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Jury Deliberation and Factors Affecting the Deliberation Process
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A 15 page overview of the many factors that can affect the deliberative process and the consequent verdict. A particular emphasis is placed on the importance of "decision rules" that determine whether a unanimous decision is necessary and on the personality of particular jurors and other trial players. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPjury.rtf

Jury Duty Aversion
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A 12 page research paper that examines and discusses various aspects of a hypothetical research study proposal to investigate why people wish to avoid jury duty. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khjurydt.rtf

Jury Incompetence and Misconduct
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This 5 page paper examines four cases where jury decisions were overturned by the court. The reasons are numerous but involve either misconduct or the incompetence of the jury. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA516jrr.rtf

Jury Nullification
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A 4 page research paper plus a 1 page annotated bibliography that discusses the principles of jury nullification, which is the power of a jury to deliver any verdict that they see fit, regardless of the judge's instructions. The writer also discusses the grassroots movement to inform jurors of this right, and the ramifications of this controversy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khjuryn.rtf

Jury Nullification
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This 10 page paper addresses the problem of jury nullification and focuses on a 1998 article which appeared in the Spectator. The premise that nullification is acceptable is argued with the support of other articles. Examples are provided and the O.J. Simpson case is referenced several times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Sa278crm.doc

Justice for None
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5 pages. In Gerry Spence's book, Justice for None, the reader finds that the American myth of justice is just that – a myth. The justice system too often falls simply to the better attorney, the client with more money, or other just as unjust reasons for the courts to be prejudiced. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAj4non.rtf

Justice in the Military Courtroom
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This 8 page paper delves into cases involving minorities in military courts. The idea that racism is prevalent in both military and civilian courts is established. Specific cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA347mj.rtf

Justice John Paul Stevens
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A 5 page paper that provides a brief biographical sketch of Justice Stevens and his appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States. The paper includes examples that demonstrate Stevens is willing to be the lone dissenting vote on the Court or among the minority that promote an unpopular vote. Stevens was one of three who dissented from the Court's ruling to stop the manual recount of presidential election ballots in Florida. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGstevns.rtf

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
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A 4 page overview of the life and accomplishments of this Supreme Court Justice. This paper provides a recap of O’Connor’s life before she reached the Supreme Court and a brief outline of her stances on a couple of key issues once there. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPoconnr.rtf

Justice William Brennan, Edwin Meese, and the Constitution in the Case of Nancy Cruzan
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This 5 page report discusses the attitudes and opinions of the late Supreme Court Justice William Brennan and the former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese in regard to the right-to-die question involving Nancy Beth Cruzan in 1990. The Supreme Court affirmed the Missouri Supreme Court's decision that there was no clear and convincing evidence of Nancy Cruzan's desire to have life-sustaining treatment withdrawn under such circumstances, and that her parents lacked the authority to actualize such a request. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWbrenn.wps