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.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Retrial Ordered Where Juror Was a Felon and Juror Failed to Disclose

Felons not having had their rights restored may not serve on juries. I have had felons report for jury duty and who failed to disclose a felony record. Fortunately we have discovered it before they served on a jury. If this is not discovered, a mistrial or retrial could be ordered as that juror is not qualified to serve.

http://www.wsmv.com/story/28895076/judge-declares-retrial-because-juror-was-convicted-felon