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Can lawyers be jurors in a trial?
No, lawyers cannot serve as jurors in a trial.
Who were Roman jurors?
[Jurists] They were lawyers, who pleaded a case. They were not experts in their fields, usually ordinary citizens.
Why can't lawyers serve as jurors in a trial?
Lawyers cannot serve as jurors in a trial because they may have biases or prior knowledge that could affect their ability to be impartial and make unbiased decisions. This is to ensure a fair and impartial trial for all parties involved.
What do the members of public do in a court room?
They enjoy watching the jurors and the judge and like to listen to the learned lawyers.
The whole process to convict a murder?
The process to convict a murderer is quite simple. You arrest him. You present the case to the grand jury to get an inditement. You then take the case to a trial jury where the lawyers present the facts of the case to the jurors. Then the lawyers present their interpretation of the facts to the jurors. Then the Judge reads the law to the Jurors. Then the Jurors deliberate and return with a verdict. If the jury finds the defendant guilty, the prisoner is convicted. Following that, the state will pay for 2 direct appeals and 5 collateral appeals plus a hearing for a pardon. In the process, a bunch of lawyers get rich on your tax dollar.
Jurors now require scientific evidence to convict?
1) No. 2) Science, when mangled by lawyers, is seldom scientific.
Can lawyers be required to serve on jury duty?
Yes, lawyers can be required to serve on jury duty just like any other citizen. They may be called to serve as jurors in a trial, regardless of their profession.
Can lawyers ask jurors personal questions?
It depends where they are in the process. During jury selection, there is an opportunity to interview the jury pool. The questions can be personal, but should have some relationship to the case and the ability to serve. Once the trial has started, there should not be individual conversations with jurors.
Can jurors be swayed by smooth talking lawyers?
All a jury has to go on is what is said in court. However if a jury is doing its job properly they will focus on the EVIDENCE as stated in court by the witnesses and the guidance given to them by the presiding Judge and not what is said by the lawyers. However, in reality a jury will not be able to ignore what is said by the lawyers as they make their respective cases.
How do lawyers typically handle cases involving jury duty?
Lawyers typically handle cases involving jury duty by preparing their clients for trial, selecting jurors, presenting evidence, and making legal arguments to the jury. They also may negotiate plea deals or settlements with the prosecution.
What official in a court if law who keeps order and looks after the prisoners?
The Bailiffs are court officers who keep order in the court and tend to lawyers, prisoners, witnesses, clerks, jurors, and judges.
Who takes attendance of jurors?
The bailiff will take attendance of the jurors.
