Internet juror research is revealing, trained p.i. can uncover even more (access required)

By Peter Vieth
Published: November 23, 2009

The widespread use of the Internet has taken a lot of the guesswork out of jury selection, some lawyers are finding. Web users, especially those involved with social networking sites, are revealing much more of their personal information, often unknowingly. The Web also makes it easier for professional investigators to uncover personal information from official records ...
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