If you ask a jury Raise your hand if you think I am innocent You can then dismiss all the jury members who do not raise their hand because of innocent until proven guilty?

Answer 1

No, you cannot directly ask a jury, or address individuals on a jury, a question once the trial has started. If this is attempted the judge will order the jury to disregard the remarks and warn you not to ask the jury questions-it is contempt of court if you persisted. The jury is not on trial and you will leave a bad impression ie. that you are trying to be too clever.You can ask the jury questions only in jury selection.