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To: Ciexyz

I’ve always been of the opinion if I’m innocent I go with a judge. Humans tend to reach a harmonic Zen of stupidity in groups of 12...


32 posted on 05/23/2016 9:12:45 AM PDT by Feckless (The US Gubbmint / This Tagline CENSORED by FR \ IrOnic, ain't it?)
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To: Feckless
I’ve always been of the opinion if I’m innocent I go with a judge. Humans tend to reach a harmonic Zen of stupidity in groups of 12...

With jurors in cases of this sort, it's the likelihood of "community pressure" that is of concern. With the judge acting as finder of fact, at least there's some accountability - they usually don't like to bend over for the appellate court.

67 posted on 05/23/2016 10:31:58 AM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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