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Understanding “Prejudice” in a Trial: A Guide to US Law

Meta Description The term “prejudice” in a trial has two critical, distinct legal meanings: procedural finality (dismissal with or without prejudice) and substantive unfair bias that compromises a fair trial. Understand these core concepts and the remedies available to protect your rights. The Dual Meaning of “Prejudice” in Legal Proceedings The word “prejudice” carries a […]

admissible evidence, appellate review, Double Jeopardy, due process, fair trial, jury bias, misconduct, mistrial, most importantly, on the merits, or hostility, prejudice in a trial, procedural error, Res judicata, Reversible Error, Rule 403, severance of trials, such as emotion, sympathy, unfair prejudice, Voir Dire