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MichMary

(1,714 posts) Tue Aug 21, 2018, 10:57 AM Aug 2018

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Does the jury know their verdict could possibly lead to a sentence of literally centuries in prison?

I'm wondering if that could have something to do with their failure to come to a quickie verdict.

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Manafort question: [View all] MichMary Aug 2018 OP

NO - The jury is not told of sentencing Jersey Devil Aug 2018 #1

my understanding is that juries are normally not told what the potential or minimum sentence is unblock Aug 2018 #2

Normally juries are not told what the penalty might be because that could affect their decision. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 #3

Juries are specifically instructed not to concern themselves with the consequences of their verdict Ponietz Aug 2018 #4

I think this is a pretty well educated jury. Grammy23 Aug 2018 #5

Since they weren't sequestered, I suppose some of them could PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2018 #6