Various states have differing regulations for the number of jurors - usually having to do with the seriousness (or lack of it) of the charges.
There have always been twelve jurors on any jury panels that I know of. Does something give you the impression there should be any less? I believe twelve individuals would be able to come up with the appropriate verdict much better than six. I only say that because I realize some cases only employ six to eight jurors. But, not in Capital cases!
twelve
All twelve.
No, there only needs to be a majority as decided by the number of seated jurors.
Answer In a trial, a selected number of Jurors (mostly twelve) give a verdict on the basis of the evidence submitted in court
Twelve jurors are trying to come to a decision on whether a young man is guilty or innocent for the murder of his father.
There are six jurors in a civil trial. The stakes of money or property are not as high as a criminal trial where life or liberty can be lost.
twelve times eight is 96.
If the jury cannot decide whether the accused is guilty or not, the case can be repeated but with a different selection of jurors.
If the jury cannot decide whether the accused is guilty or not, the case can be repeated but with a different selection of jurors.
There are eight twelve months (or years) in eight years.
A juror, or jurors, who fail to follow the instruction of the judge when he read them the applicable law, and who insist on sustituting their own reasoning instead of that of the law.