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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.

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Q: Is trial by jury in the US Constitution outdated?
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What says you get trial by jury?

(in the US) The United States Constitution.


What is guarunteed in criminal cases?

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 these two amendments in the US Constitution?

The right to Trial by Jury has its roots in the Magna Carta and is contained in the 1st & 2nd amendments


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What right does the US Constitution grant to persons accused of a crime?

Due Process, Trial by jury, no cruel or unusual punishment


Fraud trial by jury in US?

The crime of Fraud is a jury-demandable criminal trial offense.


In the us citizens have the right to a what trial?

Trial by jury of our peers.a fair trial


What document established freedom of speech trial by jury and the right to bear arms for Americans?

The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.


What was the number of the amendment for judged by your peers?

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."


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The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.


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