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Sep. 5, 2023

Attorneys know the jury when Judge Michael Carter finishes voir dire

LA Judge developed tactics for long trials, focusing on jurors

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Los Angeles County Superior Court

BURBANK -- After 20 years on the bench, Superior Court Judge Michael D. Carter is well known for the lengthy and particular way he conducts voir dire.

"Sometimes three hours long, and that is my part of it," he said. "I don't just go off the standard questions. I talk to them about them."

If a potential juror works in a restaurant the judge might ask: "What type of restaurant is i... (continued)

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