to a point, yes (Reply #12) - Democratic Underground

In the discussion thread: If you hate how this jury ruled [View all]

Tue Jul 16, 2013, 08:01 AM

Lee-Lee (6,324 posts)

12. to a point, yes

but in most jurisdictions each side only gets to eliminate so many jurors.

So what happens is when good people tray to get out of it, they leave fewer good people in the pool, and that makes it easier for the lawyers to dismiss them.

More good people in the pool= harder for the lawyers to eliminate them all= more good people who make it through into the jury.

Even staying until you get dismissed, thereby using up one of the challenges, is helping do your civic duty- it means maybe one other good person gets to stay.

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15 replies	Author	Time	Post
If you hate how this jury ruled [View all]	Lee-Lee	Jul 2013	OP
I was called once.	Deep13	Jul 2013	#1
Yeah, ironically I have been called twice but always dismissed	Lee-Lee	Jul 2013	#3
Ex cop?	marions ghost	Jul 2013	#10
there should have been 12 jurors, not only 6. I think there should have been more diversity too.	ejpoeta	Jul 2013	#2
I wonder if the switch to 6	Lee-Lee	Jul 2013	#6
That's not the only issue. I'm convinced trial attorney's on both sides look for morons...	badtoworse	Jul 2013	#4
I am sure	Lee-Lee	Jul 2013	#7
Post removed	Post removed	Jul 2013	#5
Crap crap crap	marions ghost	Jul 2013	#8
to a point, yes	Lee-Lee	Jul 2013	#12
You have logic in what you say but...	marions ghost	Jul 2013	#15
One Of The Most Fascinating Experiences In My Life...	KharmaTrain	Jul 2013	#9
Dont know much about jury selection do you?	GeorgeGist	Jul 2013	#11
I was called once...	Blue_Tires	Jul 2013	#13
I disagree	pintobean	Jul 2013	#14

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