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In the jury I sat on, we had a question about the the law and it's wording. The response we got was, "you have already received your instructions." Gee, thanks.
by sethammons 7y ago
In the jury I sat on, we had a question about the the law and it's wording. The response we got was, "you have already received your instructions." Gee, thanks. Someone more well versed might have better understood the definition.
- NeedMoreTea 7y agoOne of the juries I served, in the UK, had a similar question about a specific aspect of the law related to the trial. There was a 30 minute recess and judge, prosecution and defence discussed how best to explain - presumably without influencing in favour of either side - then we were brought back, told, and asked if that was enough. It was surprisingly involved for what we thought a simple clarification. Having been on the inside of juries now, it restores some faith in some aspects, but you also realise far clearer where potential problems and limits are.
- 3fe9a03ccd14ca5 7y agoWhy not reject the law if it’s wording is too confusing and difficult to apply?
- gamblor956 7y agoThat is actual part of why we use non-professional juries. If instructions are vague or confusing, they want the jury to decide what the instructions mean, not the lawyers or judge.