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The Impact of Venue Evaluation on Trial Outcomes

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While a case must be filed in the court system that has the authority to adjudicate it, the specific venue is often a more flexible choice. To that end, selecting the right venue can be a key part of case strategy....more

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Supreme Court Decides Foster v. Chatman

On May 23, 2016, the United States Supreme Court decided Foster v. Chatman, No. 14-8349, holding that it was clearly erroneous for a state habeas court to decide that a criminal defendant failed to show purposeful...more

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A Model Preservation Test for Race-Based Peremptory Challenges

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Preserving error during voir dire can be tricky. In jurisdictions like Florida, certain steps must be taken to preserve objections, including those related to pretextual peremptory challenges. On March 18, Florida’s...more

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Jury Selection: Know The Rules of Your Forum

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A recent decision from the Indiana Supreme Court reminds us why it is so important to know the particular rules of your jurisdiction when preserving error during jury selection. In Oswalt v. State, 19 N.E.3d 241 (Ind....more

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