http://www.america.govhttp/www/publications/ejournalusa/0709/point-counterpoint.html.rss http://america.amgovcms.iip/http/www/publications/ejournalusa/0709/point-counterpoint/jury-trials-in-favor.html Neil Vidmar, Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law Jury trials not only give credibility within a community about verdicts reached in court cases, but also seem to turn jurors into better citizens. http://america.amgovcms.iip/http/www/publications/ejournalusa/0709/point-counterpoint/jury-trials-in-favor.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:06:51 -0400 http://america.amgovcms.iip/http/www/publications/ejournalusa/0709/point-counterpoint/jury-trials-opposed Peter J. van Koppen, Professor of Legal Psychology, Maastricht University Law School The jury trial system is so complicated and expensive that it forces most defendants to accept plea bargains. In the few cases that go to trial, jurors often consider technical issues beyond their aptitude. http://america.amgovcms.iip/http/www/publications/ejournalusa/0709/point-counterpoint/jury-trials-opposed Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:04:28 -0400