JURORS BEHAVING BADLY

A blog about the very small percentage of jurors who fail to follow the judge's instructions, including doing independent Internet research, using social media (such as Facebook) to contact parties and lawyers, and blogging about the trial. Juror misconduct frequently results in mistrials and a waste of resources. Links will be provided to sample jury summonses, jury instructions, and other resources to improve juror education and minimize juror misconduct, thereby promoting fairness of trials.

Friday, February 6, 2015

Juror Dismissed for Visiting Horse That was Subject of Trial

In an animal cruelty trial a juror visited a boarding facility where a horse that was the subject of the case was being boarded. This was clearly a violation of the judge's instructions. The juror was dismissed but a mistrial was denied.

http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/local/juror-kicked-off-napier-case-after-visiting-rescued-horse/article_471d8da2-aafd-11e4-b1ad-5b6acbc913f4.html

JURORS BEHAVING BADLY

Friday, February 6, 2015

Juror Dismissed for Visiting Horse That was Subject of Trial

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