30 Minute Voir Dire: Picking a Jury on a Short Clock [article preview]
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I. Introduction
The goal of this paper is to give a practical plan of attack for those with limited
voir dire in a motor vehicle collision case. Though it will touch on such issues as
challenges for cause post-Cortez/Vasquez, it is by no means an attempt to fully examine
these and other emerging issues. Further, it is not a comprehensive attempt to teach
specific methods or theories of choosing a jury. This paper will assist practitioners in
structuring their voir dire to effectively pick a jury, under rigorous time constraints, most
commonly 30 minutes. Further, the practical tips and experience contained within this
paper are aimed towards trying motor vehicle collision cases.
