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Snakes in the Jury Box: The 'Reptile Method' and How To Defeat It

This article provides an overview of the "reptile method," why it can be successful if not rebutted, and some ideas on how a defendant can present a more fulsome story about its good conduct, actual legal obligations and the facts to the jury.

31 minute read March 01, 2017 at 02:00 AM
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Marilyn Moberg, Alexis Rochlin, Alayna Jehle and Rick Fuentes
Snakes in the Jury Box: The 'Reptile Method' and How To Defeat It

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