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6. Having tried hundreds of cases

Thu Jun 15, 2017, 11:54 AM

Jun 2017

I can tell you that there is no "rule of thumb" when it comes to the length of deliberations. That has a lot to do, as you have suggested from your experience, with the attitude of the foreperson and, really, the group as a whole. If you have a foreperson that insists on being very deliberative and precise, it can take a while, but it doesn't necessarily mean they are favoring one side or the other. The same is true if you have a "let's take a quick vote and get going" attitude by the foreperson. However, if they have sent out a message that they are deadlocked, that's more than just a jury taking their time.

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Bill Cosby jury deadlocked; ordered to keep deliberating by judge [View all] DonViejo Jun 2017 OP

Yup, all it takes is just *ONE* holdout. Archae Jun 2017 #1

deadlocked on "a" verdict... suggesting that they reached a verdict on 2 of the 3 counts? unblock Jun 2017 #2

I wouldn't read that into it. n/t DefenseLawyer Jun 2017 #5

As an update from local news here in Philly BumRushDaShow Jun 2017 #8

Thanks. That was not clear originally. unblock Jun 2017 #9

Agreed. Heard better reporting this afternoon. nt BumRushDaShow Jun 2017 #10

for real get it over with luvMIdog Jun 2017 #3

I was the lead juror on a multiple child rape case a few years ago... C Moon Jun 2017 #4

Having tried hundreds of cases DefenseLawyer Jun 2017 #6

This reminds me of the film "12 Angry Men". Check it out! BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #7

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