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Author: Paul Luvera

Luvera practiced plaintiff law 55 years. He is past President of the Inner Circle of Advocates & Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Member ABOTA, American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy, International Society of Barristers and the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. Book Luvera on Advocacy available at Trial Guides Publishing Email paul@luvera.org
AMANDA KNOX’S PERSONAL PLEA TO THE JURY

AMANDA KNOX’S PERSONAL PLEA TO THE JURY

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I have not followed the Amanda Knox proceedings in Italy, but I was curious what she would say to the jury in her personal statement at the conclusion of the case. The media reported  she  had  been working on it for months and I  wondered what she might say.  What follows is a brief excerpt. For the full translation (she spoke in Italian) see: http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/03/video-and-translation-of-knoxs-statement-in-italian-court/  “It’s been said many times that I am different from how I appear, that I…

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ABSENCE

ABSENCE

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There may be a delay in new posts to this site while I undergo a repeat knee replacement surgery in early October. Be patient, I’ll keep the site alive when I am able

WHAT TO DO ABOUT BIAS AGAINST YOUR CASE ON VOIR DIRE

WHAT TO DO ABOUT BIAS AGAINST YOUR CASE ON VOIR DIRE

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What do you do when you encounter a jury pool where you get a lot of negative responses to your case? Do you try to establish grounds for a challenge for cause and try to get rid of them? If that is your approach you will find in most cases you are fighting a losing battle. When you try to correct the threat of  negative responses with challenges for cause it is like trying to hold back the tide. In many cases you have…

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