Tearing Down the Walls that Keep American Jurors in the Dark

The most common source of contact between ordinary American citizens and the criminal justice system is through jury duty. Yet the vast majority of those serving as jurors do so unaware of the extremely important facts about this part of the justice system—facts which no judge will ever tell them. This condition of intended ignorance in the jury room enables the conviction of persons that jurors may not have convicted if they knew more about the criminal justice process and their role in it.  

 

Professor Duane’s entertaining and informative viral lecture video “Don’t Talk to the Police,” his related best-selling book You Have the Right to Remain Innocent, and his numerous public lectures and media appearances have together served to alert millions of persons of the vital importance of the exercise of a constitutional right they otherwise little understood. Professor Duane’s April 20 lecture continues his civic outreach, being the first to introduce his new project bringing to light facts every American juror should know.  

 

Please register by Monday, April 18. 

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