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re: Anderson Cooper is shocked how bad this trial is going for the prosecution
Posted on 5/16/24 at 2:57 pm to teke184
Posted on 5/16/24 at 2:57 pm to teke184
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The two lawyers would know better, most likely, but it is a question as to whether they would oppose it.
I've only had scant experience on being a juror. But I recall that jurors are barred from using any expertise in deliberations - they are required to stay within the bounds of how the case was presented and defended by the attorneys.
They can use their own mentality in evaluating the logic/truth of whatever they heard - but cannot try to influence any other juror based on their own expertise.
Been a long time - memory not so good. could be a lot of nuances in what the real facts are
if anyone can update that - I'd genuinely appreciate it.
Posted on 5/16/24 at 3:21 pm to ChineseBandit58
They cannot contradict the judges instructions or "overrule" sustained objections, but they can help the jury understand the evidence and testimony within the confines of the charges and instructions.
In this case, they just need to be "not guilty" votes. No unanimity = no conviction and if the other jurors trust them, they'll likely fall in line and acquit.
In this case, they just need to be "not guilty" votes. No unanimity = no conviction and if the other jurors trust them, they'll likely fall in line and acquit.
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