Why & How Pretrial Publicity May Affect Jurors' Decisions
Apart from legal arguments, witnesses and pieces of evidence, there are many other factors that decide the outcome of a criminal case. For example, a case may be discussed, analyzed, and reported on so much outside the courtroom that it affects the selected jurors. If you're about to be involved in a trial, be aware of these three ways that outside sources could affect the jury—and affect your sentence.
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