Rye Miles #13621 Posted October 2, 2024 Posted October 2, 2024 On a Lawman episode this morning the judge came to town and needed jurors, because the accused's nasty gang was rumored to be coming to town so all the wimpy townspeople were scared to serve on the jury. The judge said he only needed ONE JUROR! Really?? Marshal Troop asked the judge if he could conduct a trial with only one juror.The judge said "Yes in extreme circumstances it can be done. QUESTION IS: Have you ever heard of this or is this just Hollywood? Quick note: Marshal Troop said he would draw names and pick one. He picked Lily the Birdcage saloon owner and she was the only one with enough guts to do it. Well turns out Troop and his deputy AND Lily, armed with a rifle for self defense, killed all 5 of the bad guys and they never went on with the trial. I guess they got all the jurors they needed after the gang was eradicated. (???)
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 2, 2024 Posted October 2, 2024 would it not be easier to lynch the varmint ? CB
Sedalia Dave Posted October 2, 2024 Posted October 2, 2024 17 minutes ago, Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 said: would it not be easier to lynch the varmint ? CB The fear of retaliation by the gang would prevent the townsfolk from doing even this. .
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted October 2, 2024 Posted October 2, 2024 The law varies by state, and it may have been different then. However, I know for a fact that in MODERN day Colorado, the jury is always comprised of either 6 or 12. No more, no less. Just 6 or 12, depending on the severity of the crime being tried.
Alpo Posted October 2, 2024 Posted October 2, 2024 When Tony quit NCIS he went to a new show called Bull. Lasted five seasons I think. In the first season they're in this little town in Texas and they just started picking the jury. And the tornado siren goes off. And the judge says, "Oh hell, we all got to get down in the storm cellar. Let's get this jury business taken care of. Frank, Joe, Sally, Susie, Tom, Robert ... Y'all are the jury. Now let's get down in the cellar." Neither lawyer got to ask any questions. The judge just said you you you and you. And I'm sitting there thinking --- WHAT???? I believe they can do pretty much anything they want to on television.
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted October 2, 2024 Posted October 2, 2024 32 minutes ago, Alpo said: I believe they can do pretty much anything they want to on television. That right there is absolutely the RIGHTEST thing you've ever said.
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