Post by DrKrippen on Aug 1, 2021 22:25:00 GMT
Was on a 3 weeker in CA. Assault with a deadly weapon by an ex-felon. Victim, former friend of the accused, was extremely unlikeable. People changing stories. Key witness was one, and she'd since died. Prosecution did a horrible job. Foreman just wanted to rush a guilty verdict. I had taken notes and brought up a bunch of things they hadn't even asked. Voted 8-4 to acquit. Guilty on a lesser charge of possession. One woman would only say "I just think he's guilty." I went out to the location when it ended. It was like Dealey Square.
More recently, I was tossed on a domestic violence case. I would have followed the law, but I did say "It make you think a bit" that she desperately wanted his case dismissed.
Most recently, I spaced on a summons for Jury Duty. Hope I'm not in huge trouble. Over a year ago.
When the jury is split like that it must be maddening. I thought we were headed in that direction because on the first vote there were two people who said they would vote "not guilty". Thank god they were easily persuaded by the facts.