[Misc] Jury Service

[dazzer6666]

I thought that revealing what went on in the jury room, even after a trial has finished, was contempt of court - especially posting such revelations on a public forum

It is........need to be very careful not to post anything that could be used to identify the actual case.

 

[jessiejames]

Imagine being were sent to prison for a crime you didn't commit because someone was hungry. Terrifyingly stupid.

The case I was on 9 guilty, 3 not, judge would accept 10 - 2 verdict. We had been deliberating for 4 hours, suddenly juror said its 4.45 I'm hungry and want to go home so I will change my mind to guilty.

Also whilst on jury service while we were waiting for our case to start, police arrested a juror in another court room, he had googled the case he was on and revealed information on the accused that was left out of the case. Thing was the trial was 6 days old and they had just started summing up.

 

[Easy 10]

Have a chat with Sandra at number 17 in your road. She's a relation.
She's just been on jury service for 9 weeks on one case!
My wife had two weeks and had two different cases.

I've had one call up that I got out of because of the work I do.

Will bear that in mind, ta. Bloody hell, 9 weeks ?! I'm PAYE, but that would still play merry havoc with my job.

 

[Jack Straw]

I enjoyed it when I did it. First week did a case of a bloke who was accused of stealing a lawnmower from a shed.

Were there any containers of clear liquid stolen too? This could have been a real watershed moment.

 

[Smirko]

When was this? See post 32....

Not the same case.

 

[Bodian]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jurymans-Tale-Trevor-Grove-ebook/dp/B008I33XBY

I read this a while ago, and found it very interesting. It said a lot more about being in a jury than I thought you could say - but presumably went through lawyers first.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Given all the evidence on offer to you [MENTION=70]Easy 10[/MENTION]
What's your verdict?

 

[Easy 10]

Given all the evidence on offer to you [MENTION=70]Easy 10[/MENTION]
What's your verdict?

I've not heard any yet !

 

[Yoda]

Have a chat with Sandra at number 17 in your road. She's a relation.
She's just been on jury service for 9 weeks on one case!
My wife had two weeks and had two different cases.

I've had one call up that I got out of because of the work I do.

I can sympathise, was called up nearly two years ago. Case was meant to last 4 and got called off at the end of week 6 due to pre-arranged holidays of Jury members. We were advised it would've lasted at least another 2-3 before summarizing if we could've continued.

 

[AmexRuislip]

I've not heard any yet !

Thought you might interested .
Tuesday Jan 30th Channel 5 8pm
Inside the Old Bailey.

 

[Notters]

The case I was on 9 guilty, 3 not, judge would accept 10 - 2 verdict. We had been deliberating for 4 hours, suddenly juror said its 4.45 I'm hungry and want to go home so I will change my mind to guilty.

Also whilst on jury service while we were waiting for our case to start, police arrested a juror in another court room, he had googled the case he was on and revealed information on the accused that was left out of the case. Thing was the trial was 6 days old and they had just started summing up.

Is there no obligation for you to tell the judge that the juror is basing his decision on his appetite?

 

[Notters]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jurymans-Tale-Trevor-Grove-ebook/dp/B008I33XBY

I read this a while ago, and found it very interesting. It said a lot more about being in a jury than I thought you could say - but presumably went through lawyers first.

That says you're given no training, but presumably you are?!

 

[weepete]

Careful what you wish for. I wanted a nice meaty case and not some financial case.
Ended up getting a case regarding the physical and sexual abuse of a 2 year old.
I hope you get one that doesn't stay with you.

 

[Bodian]

That says you're given no training, but presumably you are?!

Not that I recall. Told what we can and can't do. I suppose you get bits of training in advice from the Judge and so on.

 

[dazzer6666]

Not that I recall. Told what we can and can't do. I suppose you get bits of training in advice from the Judge and so on.

No training, just dos and donts...........you can ask the judge for clarification on legal points. You have to do it in writing via the clerk (clerk is quite useful, will always help with any questions).

 

[jessiejames]

Is there no obligation for you to tell the judge that the juror is basing his decision on his appetite?

We did tell the usher, who informed the judge.

 

[Weststander]

No training, just dos and donts...........you can ask the judge for clarification on legal points. You have to do it in writing via the clerk (clerk is quite useful, will always help with any questions).

And you all watch a DVD first things on Monday mornings on how it all works, plus housekeeping points.

 

[Easy 10]

Well, I've been summonsed to Brighton Magistrates Court for 9am tomorrow. Originally it was Hove, but they've changed their minds. OBVIOUSLY I won't be posting on here or anywhere else about any case(s) I'm assigned to, if I'm picked. But I am genuinely intrigued as to the judicial process, and really hope I am selected for a case. Ready and prepared to do my civic duty !

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Well, I've been summonsed to Brighton Magistrates Court for 9am tomorrow. Originally it was Hove, but they've changed their minds. OBVIOUSLY I won't be posting on here or anywhere else about any case(s) I'm assigned to, if I'm picked. But I am genuinely intrigued as to the judicial process, and really hope I am selected for a case. Ready and prepared to do my civic duty !

Hope you're not driving. Parking is a RIGHT ******* round there.

 

[Easy 10]

Hope you're not driving. Parking is a RIGHT ******* round there.

Nah. 700 (claiming expenses)