I thought all juries had to have 12 people and have 12 out of 12 to convict (or aquit), but have never heard of only 6.
2006-08-13 18:30:38 · 5 answers · asked by Candy Noel 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The Supreme Court has held that the minimum number of members on a criminal jury is six. Federal court juries have 12, but the states are free to use as few as 6 jurors in a criminal case.
2006-08-13 18:44:15 · answer #1 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wanted to see the answers to this myself as I was not aware that there could be a jury of 6. Sometimes I get lucky, as I did this time, I really needed a laugh and the oldman gave me one!!
2006-08-13 18:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Mistchf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Federal law dictates the maximums and minimums for court proceedings. States are free to utilize what is best for them within that range. I believe its 6-24.
2006-08-14 05:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by Curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause Jeb Bush like his brother can't count, they only know how to kill and pillage
2006-08-13 18:40:15 · answer #4 · answered by oldmanj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because he pled guilty . watched it to . my opion?
2006-08-13 18:58:02 · answer #5 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋