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, January 29, 2016
Friday, January 22, 2016
Juror Who Lied During Voir Dire May Be Charged with Felony
A mistrial resulted from a juror's failure to disclose during voir dire that she was the victim of sexual assault.
She may now be charged with a felony.
LINK: http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/juror-in-mistrial-of-west-fargo-teacher-s-sex-case/article_866398a5-94e1-58f6-8e6d-8c6e434d4afe.html
She may now be charged with a felony.
LINK: http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/juror-in-mistrial-of-west-fargo-teacher-s-sex-case/article_866398a5-94e1-58f6-8e6d-8c6e434d4afe.html