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Originally Posted by valo403
Should juries be disciplined in similar cases of exoneration?
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I believe you are a lawyer, so I will ask you this. When a jury "hears" a case, are they given guidance by the judge? I would assume, that many sitting on a jury would not have an understanding of the application of law, and for want of a better term "legal thinking" (the majority of the populace doesn't look at legal matters as a lawyer/judge does).
How does a judge fit into a trail by jury, is it his job to make sure that sound legal thought/principles are used to reach the decision?