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Jem knows Tom has been convicted because the jury does not look at him. From prior experience, Jem knows that a jury never looks at someone they have convicted.

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How does a confession affect a jury's decision?

Unless the confession is to a crime that the jury does not think should be a crime, then they will return a verdict of "guilty". If they actually do dislike the law, they'll return a verdict of "not guilty", even though they know he/she technically is guilty.


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What body language did Scout see that let her know the verdict even before it was announced?

Scout has a feeling that she knows the verdict before she hears it.  Right before the jury returns with the verdict, she feels the same way that she did the morning Atticus shot the mad dog.  Scout knows that Atticus is doing what needs to be done, but something unhappy or sad will come out of it. The colored people stand out of respect for Atticus. They are appreciative that he tried his best to defend Tom Robinson and put his entire reputation on the line to see justice served.


What earlier events is scout thinking of as she waits for the verdict?

If a lot of people focus on one thing they can accomplish great thingsThey are similar because for both, Scout and Jem are waiting and do not know what will happen.She looks back remembering her dad (Atticus) shooting the sick dog.


How did scout know anout the verdict before she hears it?

The verdict of Tom Robinson was a foregone conclusion because Mayella Ewell was white and Tom Robinson was black. There were severe racial tensions in Maycomb and as soon as Tom was accused of rape the town assumed he was guilty.


How you know if your serving a jury?

You know you are serving on a jury when you receive a jury summons, which typically includes details about the court, date, and time you need to appear. Upon arrival, you will go through a selection process, where potential jurors are questioned by the judge and attorneys to determine if they will serve on a specific case. If selected, you will be officially sworn in and participate in the trial proceedings, ultimately helping to reach a verdict.


How is it determined if your convicted with domestic violence?

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Does the jury know the case before court?

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How do you get dismissed from a grand jury?

I think you would have to go before a judge and state your case why you should be dismissed. I was asked to be on my local grand jury and had an interview with a judge before hand and I know you sign on for 2 years to be on the jury. I don't think they will let you off with a flimsy excuse.


How does Scout know the verdict before it is announced what was jam's reaction to the verdict?

Scout knows the verdict before it is announced because she can sense the tension and somber atmosphere in the courtroom, as well as the reactions of the adults around her. She observes that the jurors are taking a long time to deliberate, which hints at the outcome. Jem, on the other hand, is initially hopeful and believes in justice, but when the verdict is revealed, he is devastated and feels disillusioned, expressing anger and confusion about the unfairness of the situation.


What does scout mean when she says that jem is counting his chickens?

It means that Jem is thinking that Atticus had won the case before the jury had come back with the verdict. I think that is the part where Jem is pounding on the rail saying "we got him, we got him" when Bob Ewell writes his name. Scout dosn't know that Tom is crippled and Bob Ewell is a lefty so he would have beaten up Mayella. Scout dosn't know any of this. She just thinks that Jem is assuming things.


Will you be charged for not going to jury duty if you move before the date and you cant go?

You should not just ignore the jury-duty summons, call the court and let them know of your situation.