Posted on 07/13/2013 6:07:06 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
What's going on?
Thx!
>> at what point (how much time) of no verdict reached would the judge attempt to poll the jury to see the split and either allow more time or declare a hung jury?
This doesn’t directly answer your good question — I think the judge has wide latitude but that’s JMO.
For what it’s worth, here is what the official FLORIDA STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS says about jury deadlock:
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4.1 JURY DEADLOCK
I know that all of you have worked hard to try to find a verdict in this case. It apparently has been impossible for you so far. Sometimes an early vote before discussion can make it hard to reach an agreement about the case later. The vote, not the discussion, might make it hard to see all sides of the case.
We are all aware that it is legally permissible for a jury to disagree. There are two things a jury can lawfully do: agree on a verdict or disagree on what the facts of the case may truly be.
There is nothing to disagree about on the law. The law is as I told you. If you have any disagreements about the law, I should clear them up for you now. That should be my problem, not yours.
If you disagree over what you believe the evidence showed, then only you can resolve that conflict, if it is to be resolved.
I have only one request of you. By law, I cannot demand this of you, but I want you to go back into the jury room. Then, taking turns, tell each of the other jurors about any weakness of your own position. You should not interrupt each other or comment on each other’s views until each of you has had a chance to talk. After you have done that, if you simply cannot reach a verdict, then return to the courtroom and I will declare this case mistried, and will discharge you with my sincere appreciation for your services.
You may now retire to continue with your deliberations.
Careful with that Everclear. We used to light off the empties when making PJ in college. Blue flame would shoot out three feet or more.
You don’t know? The NSA is moderating FR now. Sometimes they need approval from higher up before allowing a post to appear.
“But I don’t think any of these jurors swings that way, if you get my drift.”
Well, all humor and joking aside...
I’ve seen some drag queens that were so good at makeup, you really couldn’t tell just by looking at the ‘upper half’.
But that’s a whole nother thread...hehe.
I’ve never found Laura to be all that bright. The female Hannity rarely an original thought just talking points.
"House Democrats fall silent as Trayvon Martin trial goes to jury"
It actually should read "Black Caucus fall silent as Martin trial goes to jury."
ping
Is that better??
>> How about a recipe for a tripe soup?
First show me you have the stomach for it.
Agree. There have been so many sleazy issues perpetrated by the State Attorney's office during this trial. One of the most disturbing was subpoenaing GZ's family and friends as prosecution witnesses, thus sequestering and preventing them from providing GZ support in the courtroom throughout the trial.
Ah, but there were many more dirty tricks played by the persecution team.
"Black Caucus refuses to speak to House Creepy Ass Crackas".
It’s the start of the FReepathon..ya gotta pay to post..
“Haven’t seen much mention of Nancy Grace. Are her HLN ratings up...what’s she been saying?”
I have watched her every night and she needs to be put away for observation and medication. She has to be the most stupid idiot I have ever seen on TV who is supposed to be an attorney or anything else.
She just screams “the poor boy was killed by a man with a gun!” Just use various arrangements of those words and that’s what she says. If someone disagrees with her, she hits a button and turns off his/her mike. Really, there aren’t words to describe what an absolute nut case she is.
Ha! Forgot about the NSA for a second. I should have known...when I was clicking on "Post Reply" it was taking me to DU. : )
What I find REALLY odd, is that the Post Reply feature is NOT working for me ONLY on THIS thread! I am able to get it to work on other FR threads.........Weird (and might I add, annoying as hell)
Can you read this post???
Good info thanks. Those jury instructions seem to recommend the jury NOT taking a vote right away amongst themselves but rather going thru all the evidence then doing so.
Test post.
You have to contribute a recipe, and it’ll start working.
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