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Shaping Strategy and Sentencing Outcomes with Mitigation.

Summary: Mitigation isn’t just for death penalty cases—it’s a powerful tool in any criminal defense strategy. By investigating and presenting key factors such as ... Read more

Reimagining Voir Dire: How Scaled Questions Enhances Jury Research.

Summary: Voir dire is a critical part of jury selection, and success lies in understanding jurors beyond their demographics. A sliding scale helps us ... Read more

Jury Focus Groups: An Essential Tool for Understanding Case Perception Before Trial.

Summary: Jury focus groups help attorneys understand how jurors might perceive their case before trial. By testing case theories, witness credibility and attorney presentation, ... Read more

Reexamining Complaining Witnesses.

Summary: A complaining witness’s testimony is often central to the prosecution’s case, but it represents only one side of the story. Law enforcement’s focus ... Read more