Sentences with phrase «influence members of a jury»

Without being exhaustive, the danger to the administration of justice is likely to be at its most acute in the context of criminal trials e.g., where witnesses who are out of court may be informed of what has already happened in court and so coached or briefed before they then give evidence, or where information posted on, for instance, Twitter about inadmissible evidence may influence members of a jury.

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Once Pell had been charged, its publisher removed it from local bookshops to avoid influencing the deliberations of jury members.

The influence one member of the jury can have on the verdict is the central theme of the various remakes of the film 12 Angry Men.

Inside Out is an exhibition of InLiquid Artists Members who were invited to show us what has had the greatest influence on their artwork, juried and curated by InLiquid member Susanna W. Gold, Phd, Independent Curator and Art Historian.

[2] Mr. Triffon is charged with attempting to «obstruct or pervert or defeat the course of justice in a judicial proceeding by threatening to use his vote, position and influence as a jury member to cause a «hung jury» irrespective of the evidence at trial.»

In order to have grounds for a lawsuit, however, it is necessary to demonstrate that there was undue influence by those who were in a position of trust and confidence with their victims, such as family members, companions, and financial advisors (California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI) Series 3100).

Giving evidence is certainly a part of the process, but social rules, legal requirements, emotional sensitivities, and practical restraints all influence how advocates, jury members and judges formulate and express their reasoning.»