[Kevin Curry]

Defense attorneys spike the most intelligent prospective jurors at first opportunity--unless they perceive a deeply -held bias that will favor their client. But they will not allow a highly intelligent, discerning, independent-minded juror to be seated if they can at all avoid it.

Been there, seen that. I call your bluff.

[Axenolith]

I was on a Jury in Contra Costa County and the panel was assuredly NOT idiots. I am a geologist. We had 3 ex Police and a granny who had kicked an armed guys ass who was trying to kidnap her and her child when she was younger (and kick it she did, beat his ass, took his gun and shot him 3 times with it).

The trial was 2 defendants up for 5 counts of attempted murder with great bodily injury and gang, handgun, and street terrorism enhancements (going down meant getting ALL 3 strikes in that one trial).

Afterward I was talking with the prosecutor and one of the defense attorneys. They both agreed that the defense wished to get a jury that wouldn't get along while the prosecutor wanted one that LOOKED like that, but actually did get along. It was quite an eye opening experience and the trial lasted for a month.

[South40]

Defense attorneys spike the most intelligent prospective jurors at first opportunity--unless they perceive a deeply -held bias that will favor their client. But they will not allow a highly intelligent, discerning, independent-minded juror to be seated if they can at all avoid it.

I see. And that would explain why an attorney, a professor, a retired CHP Officer, and a doctor were all chosen to be on the same jury. You're really smart there Kev, way too smart for me. It's no wonder you're a Mcclintock supporter.

Been there, seen that. I call your bluff.

My bluff? What bluff? It was an accurate description of a jury trial on which I was a member. It was quite an interesting trial too. I could tell you all about it but why bother. You'd probably just call my "bluff" again.