Rye Miles #13621 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 (edited) 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. (???) Edited October 2 by Rye Miles #13621 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 would it not be easier to lynch the varmint ? CB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 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. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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