Yeargan Kert - April 2020

SUDOKU

JUDGING THE JURY

SOLUTION

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it 100 times: No two cases are the same. Innumerable factors can influence how an individual charge might be resolved — from the circumstances of the arrest to the jurisdiction it occurred in. But even if by some cosmic coincidence, two cases had identical facts and were tried by the same judge, there would still be a major defining difference between them: the jury. As you may remember from civics class, the Constitution guarantees us the right to be judged by “a jury of one’s peers.” It sounds straightforward: Our fellow citizens are the ones to determine whether we’re innocent or guilty. But determining which citizens actually sit and judge you can be the factor that makes or breaks your case. No jury exists in a vacuum. Each is comprised of individuals who bring their own predispositions, beliefs, and histories into the courtroom. A potential juror who lost a loved one in a car accident may be predisposed to believe the prosecution in a DUI trial, for example. This is why attorneys need to hone their jury-screening skills to defend their client’s right to a fair trial. Expert criminal defense attorneys devote much of their professional careers to studying jury selection. Depending on the case, this can be a prolonged and time consuming process — one more reason to avoid using overburdened public defenders. But the best lawyers know how much hinges on this critical selection process. The best opening arguments, evidence presentations, and closing statements won’t make a difference if a jury isn’t inclined to listen. This is a difficult hurdle for defense lawyers because, despite the fact defendants are supposed to be viewed as “innocent until proven guilty,” many people are prone to believing in law enforcement and the prosecution. The benefit of being a firm dedicated to criminal defense is that our team is deeply familiar with the rigorous work that goes into jury selection. If your case is going to trail, you can be confident that we will fight to ensure your side of the story is given the fair shake it deserves.

EASY DEVILED EGGS

While the kids hunt for Easter eggs in the yard, whip up this easy deviled egg recipe for a hearty snack that’s sure to satisfy any craving.

INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 2 tbsp milk • 1 tsp dried parsley flakes • 1/2 tsp dill weed • 1/2 tsp fresh chives, minced • 1/2 tsp ground mustard

DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, parsley flakes, dill, chives, mustard, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well and set aside. 2. Cut eggs lengthwise and remove yolks carefully to preserve egg whites. 3. In a small bowl, mash yolks. 4. Mix mashed yolks with mayonnaise mixture. 5. Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley and paprika. Refrigerate before serving.

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