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ecstatic

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11. I don't think it's just political views. They look at alpha types

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Apr 16, 2024, 08:21 AM

Apr 16

Beta types etc. Your opinion doesn't matter if you're not going to force it on the group. At some point, they determined that you were going to be able to sway other jurors and they didn't like it and you were dismissed.

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My experience as a prospective juror in a criminal case [View all] no_hypocrisy Apr 16 OP

I was in a jury pool for a murder case. We had MOMFUDSKI Apr 16 #1

How can a juror be replaced during deliberations? honest.abe Apr 16 #2

Not if the rest of the jury reports to the judge that the juror reveals no_hypocrisy Apr 16 #3

it is my understanding that you cant just remove a juror just because he/she doesnt agree with the other jurors. honest.abe Apr 16 #5

If that juror announces that the facts given at trial make no difference to him/her, no_hypocrisy Apr 16 #6

It's interesting to find out how this stuff actually works ActRaiser Apr 16 #7

Why would a juror say that? i think he/she would simply say I disagree with all of you.. honest.abe Apr 16 #10

They don't know they're placing their position no_hypocrisy Apr 16 #14

Very unlikely they would say something like that even if first time. I certainly wouldn't count on it. honest.abe Apr 16 #15

The Jury Box will have 12 Jurors AND 2-4 Alternates. brooklynite Apr 16 #8

These days they ask about all the person's social media accts. Liberal In Texas Apr 16 #4

Well, at least you made the prosecution use one of their valuable challenges aeromanKC Apr 16 #9

I don't think it's just political views. They look at alpha types ecstatic Apr 16 #11

I got half the word "attorney" out before the defense excused me. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 16 #12

It sounds as though you were asked about "all online media" but I am curious... hlthe2b Apr 16 #13