A forensic psychologist is often hired by the defense or the prosecutor to look at jury selection. What would this psychologist be looking for during voir dire and in his or her investigations of the jury pool? Why would the items being investigated be important to the defense (or prosecution)?

Answer 1

Check this site.

http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/voir+dire

Answer 2

Please note, we do not do your homework for you.

Check this site; also be sure to check the links attached.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forensic_psychology

Answer 3

IT seems to me one should be looking for things that affect the defense theory of the crime.

Answer 4

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