The American Jury System
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Randolph N. Jonakait
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How are juries selected in the United States? What forces influence juries in making their decisions? Are some cases simply beyond the ability of juries to decide? How useful is the entire jury system?
In this important and accessible book, a prominent expert on constitutional law examines these and other issues concerning the American jury system. Randolph N. Jonakait describes the historical and social pressures that have driven the development of the jury system; contrasts the American jury system to the legal process in other countries; reveals subtle changes in the popular view of juries; examines how the news media, movies, and books portray and even affect the system; and discusses the empirical data that show how juries actually operate and what influences their decisions. Jonakait endorses the jury system in both civil and criminal cases, spelling out the important social role juries play in legitimizing and affirming the American justice system.
In this important and accessible book, a prominent expert on constitutional law examines these and other issues concerning the American jury system. Randolph N. Jonakait describes the historical and social pressures that have driven the development of the jury system; contrasts the American jury system to the legal process in other countries; reveals subtle changes in the popular view of juries; examines how the news media, movies, and books portray and even affect the system; and discusses the empirical data that show how juries actually operate and what influences their decisions. Jonakait endorses the jury system in both civil and criminal cases, spelling out the important social role juries play in legitimizing and affirming the American justice system.
Randolph N. Jonakait is professor of law at New York Law School.
“The author explores all of the hot button jury issues: 12 members vs. fewer, nullification, peremptory challenges, racial composition, and jury reform. . . . This is a good book, full of wisdom and interesting ideas. We agree with the author’s conclusions.”—Appellate Practice Journal
“This is a useful and . . . accessible one-volume introduction to the jury system. Highly recommended.”—Choice
ISBN: 9780300124637
Publication Date: October 16, 2006
Publication Date: October 16, 2006
372 pages, 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
