Andrew msnbc said, an acquittal wouldn't need 30 minutes

[lindysalsagal]

To fill out the jury forms. Could be a hint.

[Think. Again.]

1. There's 34 separate charges.

[W_HAMILTON]

3. And? You think he doesn't know that?

His point was that it would be relatively quick -- yes, to even fill out 34 forms -- if there was an acquittal.

[Think. Again.]

6. Calm down.

[hlthe2b]

2. Maybe... But perhaps they want each of the 12 to make sure all is filled out correctly AND

give them a chance to use the restroom or otherwise "freshen up" before returning to the courtroom. It COULD be as simple as that, Weissman's expertise notwithstanding.

The jury foreman cannot be oblivious to the fact that his is historical--as would potentially be the written verdict document. He's going to want to make sure this is correct and error-free.

[SoFlaBro]

5. "Freshen up"?!? They go the fuck home after the verdict is ready. That's a goddamn wrap on this sausage.

[hlthe2b]

7. So, you never use the restroom, eh? Wash your hands? Splash your face? Good heavens that

is ridiculous. 30 minutes is not a long time to make sure the form is correctly completed, validated by all 12 and yes, give them a chance to relieve themselves if they so desire.

[SoFlaBro]

8. No time for all of that in the dingy court lavatory.

[hlthe2b]

9. Meh. Ignore.

[SoFlaBro]

11. Either way, they need to get to the bottom line.

[Johnny2X2X]

4. Maybe guilty takes more to fill out

Each charge has to be signed by all jurors for guilty maybe? But not guilty they don't have to sign as much?

[Ms. Toad]

10. Has Andrew seen the jury forms?

Not all jury forms are alike - some are quite simple, others are more complex.

It appears that NY verdict forms - generally - would take the same amount of time regardless of the finding (i.e. you check one box for each crime).

(There are verdict forms that require specific findings on underlying facts (specific verdicts), not just guilty/not guilty (general verdict) - I don't know if that was required here.)

[lindysalsagal]

12. I'm choking up already. That my country defended itself from a criminal

Pptus. Our democracy survives.