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How many jurors were dismissed during the course of O J Simpson's double-murder trial?
4
Can attorneys be jurors in a trial?
No, attorneys cannot serve as jurors in a trial.
Can lawyers be jurors in a trial?
No, lawyers cannot serve as jurors in a trial.
Is there a set number of jurors legally required to sit on the jury of a murder trial?
Typically juries in criminal trials consist of 12 jurors with a couple alternates in case any of the jurors drop out for health reasons or are dismissed.
Is it permissible for jurors to communicate with lawyers after a trial has concluded?
No, it is not permissible for jurors to communicate with lawyers after a trial has concluded.
Who were the jurors in the Louis Riel trial?
There were six English-speaking jurors and six French-speaking jurors in the Louis Riel trial. They were selected from the population of the Northwest Territories.
What is the role of jurors?
Jurors review the evidence in a trial and then decide issues of fact, and give a verdict based on their agreed upon facts. For example, in a murder trial, they would watch the evidence and decide "did he do it?" If they are convinced he did, they would find the defendant guilty. In a civil trial, the issue would be more akin to "is she responsible?" In that case, they would find the defendant liable and set damages.
What penalty could Casey Anthony face if convicted of 2nd degree murder of a child?
It depends on the state in which the trial is being held. A conviction for Second-Degree Murder can still hold a life sentence for the individual convicted. Casey Anthony, however, was found Not Guilty on the federal charges of Murder, Child Abuse and Manslaughter.
How many jurors are there for a criminal trial?
12
Are the jurors in the Jodi Arias trial sequestered?
no
Why were the jurors riding on their slates before the trial had even begun?
The jurors were riding on their slates before the trial had began because they already had a predetermined outcome.
Is it legal for jurors to discuss the verdict of a murder trial aftr the verdict has been reachd?
So long as a gag order hasn't been placed against them doing this, yes.
