July 23, 2008

As you know, a potential juror doesn't have to hate your client to be dangerous. He/she only needs to be able to exert enough influence on other possible jurors to change the outcome from favorable to unfavorable. But, jury deliberations are closed to outside viewers and the number of possible different juries is huge.

So, it is impossible to see how much and what kind of influence each possible juror might exert, right?

Someone once said: "Only by seeing the invisible can you attempt the impossible." Drawing on 50 years of social science research, the web applications offered by Jury Simulation Research make it possible to see the characteristics and beliefs of actual/potential jurors combining to yield a deliberation outcome.  The kind of information they provide makes it possible to avoid dangerous jurors.

Roy Wilson

Are you skilled at predicting whether jurors change their vote during deliberation? We will soon make it possible for you to participate in a (research) survey that will allow you to test out your skills and then, later, see how they compare with the average success rate. Stay tuned.

In addition, we will subsequently provide access to the beta version of the Jury Selection Tool. User comments and suggestions will be welcome.