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> I will always vote to acquit. Ironically enough, that very sentiment would disqualify you from serving jury duty on such a case.
by Akronymus 4y ago
> I will always vote to acquit.
Ironically enough, that very sentiment would disqualify you from serving jury duty on such a case.
- namlem 4y agoNot if you just lie about your biases during the selection process. Never tip your hand that you were biased from the beginning, otherwise they can get you for perjury.
- mywittyname 4y agoThis is why you say that you're able and willing to be impartial. Then you hear the facts of the case and give your honest verdict. But, this attitude also highlights the potential issue with attempting to try anyone in these situations. If prosecutors have a 0% success rate because they can't effectively voir dire a jury for these cases, why would they continue to try them? It's hard enough to find juries for cases that are not politically charged.
- mikece 4y agoOnly if you state it out loud. There is a separate legal question as to whether mental reservation is a violation to swearing to tell the whole truth... I expect it's a question any competent attorney would ask at the voir dire stage of trial.