For The Defense. M.J. Rodgers
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Название: For The Defense
Автор: M.J. Rodgers
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Современные любовные романы
isbn: 9781472024695
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“Their experiences having clouded their objectivity.”
Diana nodded. “Except that even if a prospective juror has abused his spouse, he’s not going to admit it.”
No, Jack didn’t suppose he would. “The danger is that prospective jurors lie.”
“Some lie or omit information to protect themselves or their images. Most will try to be honest.”
“The important word here being, try?”
“Yes. My biggest concern is that people simply don’t recognize their own biases. If they possess a bias that is going to interfere with their ability to see the truth during Connie’s trial, I have to know. The judge will ask the prospective jurors if they will decide the case based solely on the evidence presented. If the jurors answer yes, the judge takes them at their word.”
“But we can’t afford to,” Jack said, as he got to his feet.
“Are you going somewhere?” she asked.
“We’re going to my office.”
She remained seated, looking up at him. “Why are we doing that?”
“Because my computer is already programmed with what we’re going to need to do a quick review of these prospective jurors.”
“You could call me later and let me know what you’ve found.”
Yes, Jack supposed he could. But he’d already decided he wanted her sitting beside him while he discovered those answers and developed the jury questionnaire. This was his case as much as hers. He needed her help if they were both to be successful.
“If you want a set of questions by tomorrow, we have to work together,” Jack said. “Unless you’re looking for an excuse to skip apartment hunting tonight?”
“I can’t skip apartment hunting.”
“Then let’s get going. My schedule’s free. I’m prepared to stay with the task until it’s done.”
“I won’t be able to stay past five today,” she said, not looking especially happy about the fact.
“When do you and Mel have to move out of your mother’s place?”
“Soon.”
And that was obviously all she was going to say about that. “If you only have until five,” he said, “we’d better get started.”
She glanced at her watch. “I have to pick up Mel from school in about thirty minutes.”
“I’ve been meaning to ask. What’s a genius like Mel doing in summer school?”
“She’s in a special curriculum for gifted youngsters. A former NASA scientist is here this week showing some incredible shots taken by the Hubble telescope, which is why I’ve been driving her to attend his lectures.”
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