I don't think so. But we may be at the point where we should consider a different approach to jury selection. It may not be a bad idea to have a trained, possibly professional body of jurors, especially in today's world of highly technical, often science-based evidence.
(in the US) The United States Constitution.
It is good for us because it gives us the right to have trial by jury!
Civil courts allow jury trials based upon the individual circumstances of the case such as personal injury/property damage matters. In criminal matters the defendent automatically has the right to a trial by jury (the exception is juvenile court). In theory, all citizens have a right to a jury trial as provided by the US Constitution; in practice this would be almost impossible given the number of cases filed in state and federal courts
For depriving us, in many Cases, of the Benefits of Trial by Jury
Only if Martial Law was declared.
(in the US) The United States Constitution.
an impartial jury is guaranteed in crimalnal cases
The right to Trial by Jury has its roots in the Magna Carta and is contained in the 1st & 2nd amendments
There is nothing in the Constitution or Bill of Rights that guarantees a trial by a jury of one's peers. The 6th Amendment refers only to an impartial jury. In fact it does not mention a requirement of 12 jurors not that their decision be unanimous.
A trial by "a jury of their peers."
Due Process, Trial by jury, no cruel or unusual punishment
The crime of Fraud is a jury-demandable criminal trial offense.
Trial by jury of our peers.a fair trial
The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
Although people generally BELIEVE this is in the Constitution of the US, it does not say specifically that you are entitled to a trial by "a jury of your peers."What it DOES say (in the Sixth Amendment) is that you are guaranteed the right to "a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed."
The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
The 7th amendment to the US Constitution is the right to trial by jury. Although the amendment's prohibition against contrary judgments was confirmed in 1913, there are some very rare instances where a jury verdict may be reversed (without a new trial) due to an overwhelming conflict with the law or with the evidence submitted.