Well said, thanks for these insights.
Camas Grace | 10.25.05 - 3:08 pm | #

Good post, John. I have absolutely no faith in any jury that's assembled in downtown L.A.
Rick Moore | Homepage | 10.25.05 - 7:27 pm | #

Truly a sad and scary commentary. Without juries willing to rule on the facts, there is no justice. Thank you for posting your experience.
Bob | Homepage | 10.25.05 - 7:31 pm | #

A few years back I was forced (by a lack of evidence of intent) to convince my fellow jurors to acquit a (likely) guilty man. We got the verdict by carefully reading and discussing the statute. However, had I not been there, the other jurors' antipathy to the defendant might have convicted him. Justice might have been better served, but at what cost?

Mostly I get kicked off juriy panels fast, apparently electronics types are too independent for any lawyer. They all want sheep.
John | 10.26.05 - 8:18 pm | #

Baahh..
John Schroeder - Blogotional | Homepage | 10.26.05 - 9:07 pm | #