Sentences with phrase «judge during the jury selection»
We're trying to go to trial against a man for marijuana possession but nearly all of the 27 possible jurors told the judge during the jury selection process that there was no way they would convict anybody of having a couple of buds of marijuana.
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During two weeks of jury selection, Judge Samuel Feng repeatedly told prospective jurors that immigration, sanctuary cities, gun control and their political views should not enter into their deliberations.
Liang's lawyers have already begun their appeals process, and plan to ask Judge Chun on Wednesday to toss the conviction after they say juror Michael Vargas lied about his family's history during jury selection.
The Westchester and suburban New York City connections were underscored on Monday during the day - long jury selection process, when Judge Vincent Briccetti provided a long list of names that may come up during the trial.
During jury selection, Judge Vincent Briccetti asked potential jurors whether they heard of any other state political corruption cases.
During the jury selection process, the judge and attorneys will question the pool of potential jurors regarding pertinent matters of the case.
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.
Of the 466 judges who responded, 120 said they prohibit researching prospective jurors on social media during jury selection.