Sentences with phrase «concerns about jurors»
There have also been concerns about jurors doing online research, «visiting» a crime scene on Google Earth or following Twitter or blog feeds written by reporters or others during a trial.
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Jury deliberations in the corruption trial of former top Cuomo aide Joe Percoco appeared to have run aground on their fourth day, as three jurors issued notes asking to be excused from the case, with one expressing concern about the storm expected to slam the New York City metro area; and another saying that she has sick children.
He had concerns about whether jurors should receive a transcript of Spence's testimony, rather than the read - back jurors had requested in their note.
Still, Mr. Brafman added, «in today's climate, defendants facing political corruption charges must be concerned about potential juror bias that may be based more on perception than fact.»
Two other jurors joined in voicing concerns about the length of the trial and the burdens of jury service.
At the hearing on Friday, the defense raised concerns that some prospective jurors had been swayed by what they had heard about the case, which has received extensive coverage in the news media.
Reflecting on the selection process, Iranian - born independent filmmaker and producer Shahin Yazdani, said: «As jurors we are obviously looking for films which have absorbing narratives, are engaging in their cinematic articulation and unique in their tone, but given the nature of SICFF, we are equally concerned about how artfully a film can convey some strong moral values to our target audience.»
Among judges who do not permit attorneys to use social media during the jury selection process, the most common reasons were concerns about logistics and the privacy of jurors.
Consequently, I need you to speak up if you are concerned about certain jurors.
Like Professor Burstein, Mr. Cecere is concerned about lay jurors having to make a determination without sufficient guidance.
Leading British barrister Helena Kennedy Q.C. regards cameras in court as a threat to justice, evolving out of base commercial imperatives that are not concerned about justice or the potential impact on witnesses, jurors and even lawyers and judges.