The Risk of Juror Prejudice During Oklahoma Drug Trials

During Oklahoma drug trials, defendants may face a risk of juror prejudice. While many people are aware of jurors’ role in deciding a criminal case, many may be unaware of how hidden biases and prejudices affect that case’s outcome. Jury Selection When a criminal case goes to trial, lawyers have the opportunity to screen out potential jurors during a process called jury selection. While the lawyers do not always need a reason to eliminate a potential juror, they often attempt to make decisions based on obvious or hidden prejudice against their clients. For example, the lawyers or the judge may ask questions about...