To: Vigilanteman
Does anyone else find it weird that a substantial charge like second degree murder is being tried by a jury of six?
It does seem weird, but I heard that 12-man juries are required for 1st degree murder cases. This case, being 2nd degree murder, only requires 6. Since he's facing a life sentence, you'd think he could get a 12-man jury, though.
22 posted on
06/25/2013 3:03:37 PM PDT by
Sopater
(Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? - Matthew 20:15a)
To: Sopater
In Florida the only case that requires a 12 man jury is one where the death penalty is a possible sentence. Death is not a possible sentence in a murder 2 trial so there are only 6 jurors.
45 posted on
06/25/2013 4:29:11 PM PDT by
MtBaldy
(If Obama is the answer, it must have been a really stupid question)
To: Sopater
"Does anyone else find it weird that a substantial charge like second degree murder is being tried by a jury of six? It does seem weird, but I heard that 12-man juries are required for 1st degree murder cases. This case, being 2nd degree murder, only requires 6. Since he's facing a life sentence, you'd think he could get a 12-man jury, though."
I heard early on that you only get a 12-man jury if the death penalty is involved.
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