Modern technology in the centuries-old courts: jurors Googling for more information via Blackberries and iPhones cause mistrials. I'm supposed to be on jury duty towards the end of this month; while I understand the sentiment of preventing outside influence — the other side can't cross-examine a Google search, nor can the judge clear the entire internet as relevant and admissable — I want to know why the lawyers don't include that information to begin with. The fact that lawyers leave out relevant information, such as maps or technical details, should be the reason for the mistrial, not the Googling.
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