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Jurors in the trial were shielded from the media coverage. In fact, they were sequestered for 265 days, the longest such period in American history. Another ?trial of the century? occurred right here in central Jersey.
Yes. A judge in one of the U.S. legal systems may enter a judgment of acquittal even if the jury returns a guilty verdict. The reverse is not the case. If the jury returns a not guilty verdict in a criminal case, the judge may not enter a judgment of conviction.
When a judge sequesters a jury (a process known as sequestration), the jury is isolated from the public to prevent jurors from coming into contact with members or products of the media, other people interested in the trial, etc. that might prejudice them or create the appearance of prejudicing them in some way.
Voir dire - The process by which judges and lawyers select a petit jury from among those eligible to serve by questioning them to determine knowledge of the facts of the case and a willingness to decide the case only on the evidence presented in court.
Reasons to Get Out of Jury Duty The primary excuses for jury duty include: Old age. Medical/health conditions. Being the caregiver of a child.
Generally, the waiver is enforceable if it is entered into knowingly, intentionally, and voluntarily, the language is clear, unequivocal, and prominently set forth in the agreement, and the parties are of roughly equal bargaining power.
New York State Constitution Article 1 §2 Right to trial by jury; waiver thereof. Trial by jury in all cases in which it has heretofore been guaranteed by constitutional provision shall remain inviolate forever; but a jury trial may be waived by the parties in all civil cases in the manner to be prescribed by law.
12. Jury Verdict: Upon request by the jury, the court where appropriate shall give the jury a written copy of the jury charge for use during deliberations. Five out of six jurors must agree on the verdict unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.