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When I was in a jury pool for a murder trial, I remember being shocked at how many people raised their hand when the question of whether they had personal exper
by cortesoft 5y ago
When I was in a jury pool for a murder trial, I remember being shocked at how many people raised their hand when the question of whether they had personal experience with murder was asked. I figured barely anyone would raise their hand, but so many people had either had a close family member murdered, or were themselves accused of murder at some point. I really realized how sheltered my life has been.
- dragonwriter 5y agoPeople lie to get out of jury duty especially trials expected to be long and/or shocking.
- cortesoft 5y agoI am sure it happens, but I feel like a lot of people say they would lie but when it comes down to it and a very serious judge is asking you from the bench, I bet fewer lie than who say they would. They also don't mess around with jury duty... one of our jurors went missing on the walk from the jury gathering spot to the courtroom, and the judge was PISSED. Sent the bailiff looking for them to hold them in contempt.
- int0x2e 5y agoThe US is an extremely violent place. On most violent crime categories, it ranks highest among developed nations.