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Can lawyers serve on a jury?
No, lawyers cannot serve on a jury.
Negligence judge or jury?
Judges decide questions of law. Juries decide issues of fact.
Do lawyers have to participate in jury duty?
No, lawyers do not have to participate in jury duty.
Can lawyers serve on jury duty?
Yes, lawyers can serve on jury duty.
Why are there so many people on a jury?
There are 12 people in a jury to decide guilt or innocence
Do lawyers get selected for jury duty?
No, lawyers are typically exempt from serving on a jury because of their professional knowledge and experience in the legal system.
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.
Do lawyers serve jury duty?
No, lawyers do not typically serve on jury duty because they are usually involved in the legal proceedings as advocates for their clients.
Can lawyers be called for jury duty, and if so, how does their profession impact their eligibility to serve on a jury?
Yes, lawyers can be called for jury duty. However, their profession may impact their eligibility to serve on a jury as they may be seen as having specialized knowledge or biases that could affect their ability to be impartial. In some cases, lawyers may be excused from jury duty based on their profession.
What does pool means in jury duty?
More people than are needed are called for Jury Duty then the lawyers choose the most suitable for the case to arrive at the twelve necessary.
Who are the people who decide whether a prisoner is guilty or not?
The Jury, or in some cases it is the Judge.
Who is the group of people who decide a case after hearing the evidence?
Jury
