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Why are there 8 jurors in this trial and not the customary 12?
Robert Rotstein Thank you for the excellent question. The United States Supreme Court has held that in criminal trials a minimum of six jurors is constitutional. Stat…moreThank you for the excellent question. The United States Supreme Court has held that in criminal trials a minimum of six jurors is constitutional. States vary in the number of jurors. Although twelve are, as you say, traditional, from a writing standpoint eight allowed me to go into more depth as to each juror. Thank you again! (less)
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We, the Jury
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