A prosecutor has three chances to speak directly to the jury, and jury selection is the first. In this workshop the presenter will discuss how to make jury selection count by planning focused questions, using your time wisely, and weaving themes of your case throughout the process.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to use voir dire questions to cultivate potential jurors' understanding of the difficult nature of providing testimony in a child sexual abuse case.
Structure voir dire questions to combat anticipated defenses and bolster expert testimony.
The presentation will also address how to survive challenges for cause on jurors you want to keep.
