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To: ContemptofCourt

Not only that, but it appears (emphasis on that word, please) that the jurors in the portion you cited thought the agents were guilty, but disagreed with the length of the sentence. Do jurors know the length of the sentence when deliberating? Honest question.


300 posted on 01/24/2007 12:59:24 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy

I don't think so. They obviously did not in this case.


301 posted on 01/24/2007 1:02:37 PM PST by ContemptofCourt
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To: 1rudeboy

If I remember correctly, jurors are not told the potential length of sentences while deliberating for the same reason they are not told of prior criminal acts by defendants. It might prejudice them.


323 posted on 01/24/2007 1:27:25 PM PST by LanPB01
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