What is the main function of a jury? Why is this duty imposed on the jury? Why do you believe some people do not want to perform their duty by sitting on a jury? What are some of the potential issues or risks if they do?
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What remedies should be awarded to the prevailing party? Why?
Questions to Discuss If you were the judge or jury deciding this case, for whom would you decide? Why? Would your answers to any of these questions be different if the neighbor’s name and address had been printed at the top of the letter or if the qualifying statement had been printed at the bottom […]
Discuss how a trial by jury is a small-scale example of social constructionism.
Discuss how a trial by jury is a small-scale example of social constructionism.
How is the shared theme of appearance versus reality seen in both “A Jury of Her Peers” and “The Yellow Wallpaper”?
How is the shared theme of appearance versus reality seen in both “A Jury of Her Peers” and “The Yellow Wallpaper”? How is the shared theme of freedom versus oppression seen in both “A Jury of Her Peers” and “The Yellow Wallpaper”?
Identify and discuss the problems with selecting a jury pool that reflects our racially diverse populations.
identify and discuss the problems with selecting a jury pool that reflects our racially diverse populations. Next, suggest at least two ways that the jury selection can be improved to ensure that a criminal defendant has a jury that can be reasonably described as the defendants “peers.” Provide a rationale for your response.
Discuss From what you read, do you agree with the jury’s finding of not guilty by reason of insanity? Why or why not?
Read the linked article about the use of the insanity defense in Texas. Lubbock man accused of burning mother alive in 2011 found not guilty by insanity – News – Lubbock Avalanche-Journal – Lubbock, TX After reading the article answer the following questions. Be sure to defend your answer with specific examples and information […]
Why is it important to pay attention to jury candidates in the jury selection process?
Subject: Criminal Law Topic: Jury selection Paper details: Why is it important to pay attention to jury candidates in the jury selection process?
Write a one-page reaction paper on whether or not you agree with the jury’s decision in this case. If not, why not?
Watch this video Casey Anthony Juror: “Sick to Our Stomachs” Over Not Guilty Verdict o A juror, in that case, spoke on how she and her fellow jurors felt sick to their stomach after voting to acquit Casey Anthony of charges that she killed her 2-year-old daughter Caylee even though they felt strongly that she […]
