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- Title
A Practical Guide to the Development of Jury Charges Regarding Social Media.
- Authors
Zimmerman, J. Paul
- Abstract
Perhaps one of the greatest concerns among judges and attorneys presented by the digital age is juror use of social media. This Article highlights the host of problems associated with juror use of social media, including juror misconduct, disregard for courts' instructions, and impartiality. By discussing these problems, the author offers suggestions for minimizing juror misconduct and emphasizes the need for specific jury instructions tailored to encompass social media concerns.
- Subjects
UNITED States; JURY instructions; SOCIAL media laws; JUROR misconduct; COURT rules; ELECTRONIC evidence lawsuits; LEGAL status of jurors; ONLINE social networks -- Law &; legislation; FACEBOOK (Web resource); LAW
- Publication
American Journal of Trial Advocacy, 2013, Vol 36, Issue 3, p641
- ISSN
0160-0281
- Publication type
Article