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A Trial by Jury

by D. Graham Burnett ...

When Princeton historian D. Graham Burnett answered his jury duty summons, he expected to spend a few days catching up on his reading in the court waiting room. Instead, he finds himself thrust into a high-pressure role as the jury foreman in a Manhattan trial. There he comes face to face with a stunning act of violence, a maze of conflicting evidence, and a parade of bizarre witnesses. But it is ... Read more

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When Princeton historian D. Graham Burnett answered his jury duty summons, he expected to spend a few days catching up on his reading in the court waiting room. Instead, he finds himself thrust into a high-pressure role as the jury foreman in a Manhattan trial. There he comes face to face with a stunning act of violence, a maze of conflicting evidence, and a parade of bizarre witnesses. But it is
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Confronting the Death Penalty

How Language Influences Jurors in Capital Cases

by Robin Conley ...

Series series Oxford Studies in Language and Law
Confronting the Death Penalty: How Language Influences Jurors in Capital Cases probes how jurors make the ultimate decision about whether another human being should live or die. Drawing on ethnographic and qualitative linguistic methods, this book explores the means through which language helps to make death penalty decisions possible - how specific linguistic choices mediate and restrict jurors', ... Read more

$20.87 CAD

Confronting the Death Penalty: How Language Influences Jurors in Capital Cases probes how jurors make the ultimate decision about whether another human being should live or die. Drawing on ethnographic and qualitative linguistic methods, this book explores the means through which language helps to make death penalty decisions possible - how specific linguistic choices mediate and restrict jurors',
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Recipe for Murder

The poisonous truth behind Erin Patterson – the mushroom murderer of Leongatha

by Duncan McNab ...

THE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF ERIN PATTERSON AND THE MUSHROOM MURDER TRIAL THAT ENTHRALLED THE WORLDIt is the case that has fascinated many.On 29 July 2023 in Leongatha, a small town in rural Victoria, family and friends of local woman Erin Patterson sit down for Saturday lunch. On the menu, Beef Wellington.The next day, four of the guests are hospitalised. Doctors suspect death cap mushroom poisoning ... Read more

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THE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF ERIN PATTERSON AND THE MUSHROOM MURDER TRIAL THAT ENTHRALLED THE WORLDIt is the case that has fascinated many.On 29 July 2023 in Leongatha, a small town in rural Victoria, family and friends of local woman Erin Patterson sit down for Saturday lunch. On the menu, Beef Wellington.The next day, four of the guests are hospitalised. Doctors suspect death cap mushroom poisoning
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Jury Nullification

The Evolution of a Doctrine

by Clay S. Conrad ...

The Founding Fathers guaranteed trial by jury three times in the Constitution—more than any other right—since juries can serve as the final check on government’s power to enforce unjust, immoral, or oppressive laws. But in America today, how independent can a jury be? How much power does a jury have to not only judge a defendant’s actions, but the merits of the law? What happens when jurors decide ... Read more

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The Founding Fathers guaranteed trial by jury three times in the Constitution—more than any other right—since juries can serve as the final check on government’s power to enforce unjust, immoral, or oppressive laws. But in America today, how independent can a jury be? How much power does a jury have to not only judge a defendant’s actions, but the merits of the law? What happens when jurors decide
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The Crowd

A Study of the Popular Mind

by Gustave Le Bon ...

The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind is a brilliant treatise on the workings of crowds. Gustave Le Bon examines many different kinds of crowds and how they work. He differentiates between different kinds of crowds such as mobs, juries, elected bodies, and simple crowds. This landmark book is one of the most influential books ever written on this subject. An important book for anyone studying or ... Read more

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The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind is a brilliant treatise on the workings of crowds. Gustave Le Bon examines many different kinds of crowds and how they work. He differentiates between different kinds of crowds such as mobs, juries, elected bodies, and simple crowds. This landmark book is one of the most influential books ever written on this subject. An important book for anyone studying or
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Japan and Civil Jury Trials

The Convergence of Forces

by Matthew J Wilson, Hiroshi Fukurai, Takashi Maruta ...

With effective solutions in both criminal and civil disputes at a premium, reformers have advanced varied forms of jury systems as a means of fostering positive political, economic, and social change. Many countries have recently integrated lay participation into their justice systems, and this book argues that the convergence of current forces makes this an ideal time for Japan to expand lay ... Read more

$37.43 CAD

With effective solutions in both criminal and civil disputes at a premium, reformers have advanced varied forms of jury systems as a means of fostering positive political, economic, and social change. Many countries have recently integrated lay participation into their justice systems, and this book argues that the convergence of current forces makes this an ideal time for Japan to expand lay
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Juicios por jurados

Selección de los miembros

by Rodolfo Francisco Zehnder, Marco Antonio Terragni ...

Series series Tesis
Los juicios por jurados se han constituido en el nuevo sistema de administración de justicia, en vigencia en casi la mitad de las provincias argentinas. Se trata de un profundo cambio cultural, que implica que ciudadanos comunes –no jueces- decidan sobre la culpabilidad o inocencia de imputados en juicios penales. Como todo cambio cultural sorpresivo, entraña desafíos, si bien las experiencias ... Read more

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Los juicios por jurados se han constituido en el nuevo sistema de administración de justicia, en vigencia en casi la mitad de las provincias argentinas. Se trata de un profundo cambio cultural, que implica que ciudadanos comunes –no jueces- decidan sobre la culpabilidad o inocencia de imputados en juicios penales. Como todo cambio cultural sorpresivo, entraña desafíos, si bien las experiencias
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The Right to a Fair Trial

Edited by Thom Brooks ...

Series series The International Library of Essays on Rights
The right to a fair trial is often held as a central constitutional protection. It nevertheless remains unclear what precisely should count as a 'fair' trial and who should decide verdicts. This already difficult issue has become even more important given a number of proposed reforms of the trial, especially for defendants charged with terrorism offences. This collection, The Right to a Fair Trial ... Read more

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The right to a fair trial is often held as a central constitutional protection. It nevertheless remains unclear what precisely should count as a 'fair' trial and who should decide verdicts. This already difficult issue has become even more important given a number of proposed reforms of the trial, especially for defendants charged with terrorism offences. This collection, The Right to a Fair Trial
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An Essay on the Trial by Jury

Enriched edition. Ensuring Justice Through the Power of Juries and Individual Rights

by Lysander Spooner, Everett Cole ...

In "An Essay on the Trial by Jury," Lysander Spooner presents a compelling critique of the American legal system, particularly focusing on the inadequacies and implications of jury trials. Spooner employs a lucid and incisive prose style, merging philosophical inquiry with a sharp legal analysis that questions the very foundations of democratic justice. Written during the mid-19th century, a time ... Read more

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In "An Essay on the Trial by Jury," Lysander Spooner presents a compelling critique of the American legal system, particularly focusing on the inadequacies and implications of jury trials. Spooner employs a lucid and incisive prose style, merging philosophical inquiry with a sharp legal analysis that questions the very foundations of democratic justice. Written during the mid-19th century, a time
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In the Courts of the Conqueror

The 10 Worst Indian Law Cases Ever Decided

by Walter Echo-Hawk ...

A Decisive Critique of American Jurisprudence | A Path Toward Legal JusticeIn the Courts of the Conqueror is a groundbreaking examination of the legal history that has shaped the lives of Native Americans. Renowned attorney and activist Walter R. Echo-Hawk identifies ten pivotal Supreme Court cases—the "worst" in his estimation—that have systematically undermined Indigenous sovereignty, land ... Read more

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A Decisive Critique of American Jurisprudence | A Path Toward Legal JusticeIn the Courts of the Conqueror is a groundbreaking examination of the legal history that has shaped the lives of Native Americans. Renowned attorney and activist Walter R. Echo-Hawk identifies ten pivotal Supreme Court cases—the "worst" in his estimation—that have systematically undermined Indigenous sovereignty, land
... Read more
Manual de direito penal

by Cristiano Rodrigues ...

"O texto deste livro foi desenvolvido para ter uma linguagem direta, de fácil e agradável leitura, e muitas vezes o leitor vai se sentir como se estivesse dentro de uma das minhas salas de aula, vai literalmente me ouvir (ler) falando, já que evitei ao máximo colocar citações e notas de rodapé com textos de outros livros e autores, já trazendo os posicionamentos dominantes da doutrina, e ... Read more

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"O texto deste livro foi desenvolvido para ter uma linguagem direta, de fácil e agradável leitura, e muitas vezes o leitor vai se sentir como se estivesse dentro de uma das minhas salas de aula, vai literalmente me ouvir (ler) falando, já que evitei ao máximo colocar citações e notas de rodapé com textos de outros livros e autores, já trazendo os posicionamentos dominantes da doutrina, e
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Super-Revisão OAB Doutrina - Direito Processual Penal

by Márcio Rodrigues, Fernando Leal Neto ...

Series series Super-Revisão
Sobre a obra SUPER-REVISÃO OAB - DOUTRINA COMPLETA - 13ª ED – 2023 A experiência diz que aquele que quer ser aprovado deve fazer três coisas: a) entender a teoria, b) ler a letra da lei, e c) treinar. As obras da coleção "Como Passar" cumprem muito bem os dois últimos papéis, pois trazem número expressivo de questões comentadas alternativa por alternativa, inclusive com a indicação de dispositivos ... Read more

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Sobre a obra SUPER-REVISÃO OAB - DOUTRINA COMPLETA - 13ª ED – 2023 A experiência diz que aquele que quer ser aprovado deve fazer três coisas: a) entender a teoria, b) ler a letra da lei, e c) treinar. As obras da coleção "Como Passar" cumprem muito bem os dois últimos papéis, pois trazem número expressivo de questões comentadas alternativa por alternativa, inclusive com a indicação de dispositivos
... Read more
Manual de direito penal

by Cristiano Rodrigues ...

"O texto deste livro foi desenvolvido para ter uma linguagem direta, de fácil e agradável leitura, e muitas vezes o leitor vai se sentir como se estivesse dentro de uma das minhas salas de aula, vai literalmente me ouvir (ler) falando, já que evitei ao máximo colocar citações e notas de rodapé com textos de outros livros e autores, já trazendo os posicionamentos dominantes da doutrina, e ... Read more

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"O texto deste livro foi desenvolvido para ter uma linguagem direta, de fácil e agradável leitura, e muitas vezes o leitor vai se sentir como se estivesse dentro de uma das minhas salas de aula, vai literalmente me ouvir (ler) falando, já que evitei ao máximo colocar citações e notas de rodapé com textos de outros livros e autores, já trazendo os posicionamentos dominantes da doutrina, e
... Read more
Proteção de Dados

Temas Controvertidos

by Gabrielle Bezerra Sales Sarlet, Manoel Gustavo Neubarth Trindade, Plínio Melgaré ...

Imersa em uma realidade datificada, marcada por altos níveis de desigualdade, de desinformação e de baixos níveis educacionais, bem como por uma evidente crise financeira e moral, a sociedade brasileira tem sido um cenário de vigilância e de tecnocontrole que, sem dúvida alguma, implicam na urgência por análises lúcidas em torno das molduras jurídicas que ressignifiquem o catálogo de direitos e ... Read more

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Imersa em uma realidade datificada, marcada por altos níveis de desigualdade, de desinformação e de baixos níveis educacionais, bem como por uma evidente crise financeira e moral, a sociedade brasileira tem sido um cenário de vigilância e de tecnocontrole que, sem dúvida alguma, implicam na urgência por análises lúcidas em torno das molduras jurídicas que ressignifiquem o catálogo de direitos e
... Read more
Nos Bastidores do Júri

relatos de um advogado

by Kleber Eduardo Men ...

"Nos Bastidores do Júri: relatos de um advogado" é um convite para conhecer a realidade crua e intensa dos tribunais criminais brasileiros. Kleber Eduardo Men, advogado militante e professor universitário, narra suas experiências marcantes em uma jornada que vai muito além dos livros de Direito. Com uma linguagem acessível e uma narrativa envolvente, ele explora os desafios e as estratégias ... Read more

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"Nos Bastidores do Júri: relatos de um advogado" é um convite para conhecer a realidade crua e intensa dos tribunais criminais brasileiros. Kleber Eduardo Men, advogado militante e professor universitário, narra suas experiências marcantes em uma jornada que vai muito além dos livros de Direito. Com uma linguagem acessível e uma narrativa envolvente, ele explora os desafios e as estratégias
... Read more
Corpus Juris

The Order of the Defender of Arabia

by Dr Amrit Rattan K Baidwan Macfarland ...

Dr Amrit Rattan K Baidwan- Macfarland presents three essays, the first is on Jurisprudence, entitled; what the law is and what the law ought to be. The complex nature of Jurisprudence based on the original natural justice theory, is examined as well as other theories, which have since been postulated by contemporary jurists. Supreme court decisions are cited to elucidate how natural justice ... Read more

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Dr Amrit Rattan K Baidwan- Macfarland presents three essays, the first is on Jurisprudence, entitled; what the law is and what the law ought to be. The complex nature of Jurisprudence based on the original natural justice theory, is examined as well as other theories, which have since been postulated by contemporary jurists. Supreme court decisions are cited to elucidate how natural justice
... Read more
The Jury in America

Triumph and Decline

by Dennis Hale ...

Series series American Political Thought
The jury trial is one of the formative elements of American government, vitally important even when Americans were still colonial subjects of Great Britain. When the founding generation enshrined the jury in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, they were not inventing something new, but protecting something old: one of the traditional and essential rights of all free men. Judgment by an “impartial ... Read more

$33.11 CAD

The jury trial is one of the formative elements of American government, vitally important even when Americans were still colonial subjects of Great Britain. When the founding generation enshrined the jury in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, they were not inventing something new, but protecting something old: one of the traditional and essential rights of all free men. Judgment by an “impartial
... Read more
The American Jury System

by Randolph N. Jonakait ...

Series series Yale Contemporary Law Series
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 ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

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
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University of Chicago Law Review: Volume 79, Number 3 - Summer 2012

by University of Chicago Law Review ...

A leading law review offers a quality ebook edition. This third issue of 2012 features articles from internationally recognized legal scholars, and extensive research in Comments authored by University of Chicago Law School students.Contents for the issue include:ARTICLES:"Orwell's Armchair," by Derek E. Bambauer"Jury Nullification in Modified Comparative Negligence Regimes," by Eli K. Best & John ... Read more

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A leading law review offers a quality ebook edition. This third issue of 2012 features articles from internationally recognized legal scholars, and extensive research in Comments authored by University of Chicago Law School students.Contents for the issue include:ARTICLES:"Orwell's Armchair," by Derek E. Bambauer"Jury Nullification in Modified Comparative Negligence Regimes," by Eli K. Best & John
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European History from Luther to Napoleon

by John Lord ...

The period at which this History commences,—the beginning of the sixteenth century,—when compared with the ages which had preceded it, since the fall of the Roman empire, was one of unprecedented brilliancy and activity. It was a period very fruitful in great men and great events, and, though stormy and turbulent, was favorable to experiments and reforms. The nations of Europe seem to have been ... Read more

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The period at which this History commences,—the beginning of the sixteenth century,—when compared with the ages which had preceded it, since the fall of the Roman empire, was one of unprecedented brilliancy and activity. It was a period very fruitful in great men and great events, and, though stormy and turbulent, was favorable to experiments and reforms. The nations of Europe seem to have been
... Read more
Understanding World Jury Systems Through Social Psychological Research

Edited by Martin F. Kaplan, Ana M. Martín ...

This volume examines diverse jury systems in nations around the world. These systems are marked by unique features having critical implications for jury selection, composition, functioning, processes, and ultimately, trial outcomes. These unique features are examined by applying relevant social psychological research, models and concepts to the central issues and characteristics of jury systems in ... Read more

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This volume examines diverse jury systems in nations around the world. These systems are marked by unique features having critical implications for jury selection, composition, functioning, processes, and ultimately, trial outcomes. These unique features are examined by applying relevant social psychological research, models and concepts to the central issues and characteristics of jury systems in
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The Rule-Out Method of Criminal Defense

by David Ball ...

The Rule-Out method of criminal defense, easily learned, gets most jurors to want to decide verdicts based solely on reasonable doubts -- which, perhaps unexpectedly, few jurors normally do on their own no matter how you explain it. Instead, most convictions result from burden shifting, the usual demand by jurors that the defense attorney prove innocence. Rule Out prevents this, teaches how to ... Read more

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The Rule-Out method of criminal defense, easily learned, gets most jurors to want to decide verdicts based solely on reasonable doubts -- which, perhaps unexpectedly, few jurors normally do on their own no matter how you explain it. Instead, most convictions result from burden shifting, the usual demand by jurors that the defense attorney prove innocence. Rule Out prevents this, teaches how to
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Des origines de la magistrature française

by Charles Louandre, Collection Collection ...

Lorsqu’un peuple aspire à des réformes, l’attention se porte généralement sur les institutions judiciaires. On n’en sera point surpris : c’est par la justice que doivent commencer les améliorations dans l’ordre politique et social, parce qu’elle est le premier et le plus puissant instrument de la liberté. Ce livre traite de l’histoire et des origines de la magistrature en France. « Dans les tribus ... Read more

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Lorsqu’un peuple aspire à des réformes, l’attention se porte généralement sur les institutions judiciaires. On n’en sera point surpris : c’est par la justice que doivent commencer les améliorations dans l’ordre politique et social, parce qu’elle est le premier et le plus puissant instrument de la liberté. Ce livre traite de l’histoire et des origines de la magistrature en France. « Dans les tribus
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Etica e Fair Play: nella Formazione della Prova Orale, nel Processo Penale

by Domenico Carponi Schittar ...

Ogni meccanismo, per funzionare adeguatamente, esige un armonico contributo da parte di tutti i suoi ingranaggi.Altrimenti si “grippa”.Il processo penale non è da meno.Anzi – dipendendo dal suo funzionamento da un lato la tutela del bene libertà individuale, dall'altro la tutela della società - l’esigenza quanto al fatto che quel contributo sia massimo è di grado superiore a quella che può ... Read more

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Ogni meccanismo, per funzionare adeguatamente, esige un armonico contributo da parte di tutti i suoi ingranaggi.Altrimenti si “grippa”.Il processo penale non è da meno.Anzi – dipendendo dal suo funzionamento da un lato la tutela del bene libertà individuale, dall'altro la tutela della società - l’esigenza quanto al fatto che quel contributo sia massimo è di grado superiore a quella che può
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