Why Casey Anthony team could have tough time finding unbiased jury - CFNews13

Why Casey Anthony team could have tough time finding unbiased jury
Last Updated: Monday, April 11, 2011 11:58 AM

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ORLANDO -- Twelve jurors will decide two things at Casey Anthony's trial:

* Guilty or not guilty?
* Life or death?

But according to some experts, Casey's lawyers may have a tough time finding an impartial jury.

"The problem is studies have shown that death-qualified juries are more likely to convict in the guilt phase, where the jury determines innocence or guilt," said David Fussell, an Orlando defense attorney who has experience choosing death-qualified juries.

"You start by asking their feelings about the death penalty, how they would vote," said Fussell.

Prospective jurors who have a moral opposition to the death penalty, as well as those who believe in the death penalty no matter what in a murder case -- "an eye for an eye" -- get released from jury duty.

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