Attorneys Brad Wolfe and Joseph Hada have published an article in the Vindicator, the legal magazine of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The article aims to inform criminal defense practitioners throughout the state about the value of conducting mock trial focus groups to prepare for trial.
Hada and Wolfe recount their recent experience organizing a mock trial focus group for a felonious assault case in Cuyahoga County. Their article also discusses the mock trial focus group’s aid in gaining insight into juror behavior, identifying case weaknesses, refining arguments, and preparing witnesses. Another key takeaway is the affordability and ease of preparation for such exercises, emphasizing how mock trial focus groups are a transformative tool for criminal defense attorneys seeking to enhance their practice.
Click here to read the full article: 2024 Spring OACDL Vindicator – Mock Jury Article
