Psychology 2032A/B Lecture 9: psych and law 9
4 Jan 2019
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Wednesday, november 21, 2018 psychology and law juries. Role and function: decide facts from trial evidence presented, apply the law (provided by judge) to facts, render a verdict all of the juries must agree that the sus. is guilty, 12 people from community (min. There may be as many as 2 backup jurors in long cases to provide backup in case someone falls ill. Bene ts: perceived greater legit. and public acceptance (vs. judge alone) judges don"t have all the power could be biased. Technically a jury has the power to overrule what the law actually says. Can"t have a jury member be connected to the sus. Jury members are asked to set aside their biases. When you get a letter to serve you must disclose criminal background and occupation. Jury comp. doesn"t make a big di erence in terms of trial.
