What if you are a juror and feel you were pressured into a certain sentence what should you do?
Full Question:
If a person serves on a jury and gives in or "compromises" to a sentence they really did not agree with, regret it immediately after the sentencing, or some other objection should you tell someone (& who) or is it too late, and they should have stood your ground in the jury room?
10/01/2007 |
Category: Courts |
State: Texas |
#9426
Answer:
The purpose of polling the jury is to ensure that the jurors unanimously agree with and consent to the verdict at the time it is rendered. If the jury is unanimous at the time the verdict is returned, the fact that some of them change their minds at any time thereafter, the verdict rendered may remain valid and be upheld. Please see the information at the following link:
http://www2.mnbar.org/benchandbar/1999/mar99/juror_lal.htm
