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Old 06-29-2013, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by sharonga View Post
Coming from New York, we don't have "stand your ground" laws. Sounds pretty ridiculous to me. Anyone can feel threatened by a look. Can someone tell me why the jury has 6 people on it. I always thought juries were made up of 12.
sharonga I was reared in New York and in my view they could use the Stand Your Ground Law The decision to have six/twelve jurors is discussed by the atorneys with the court (Judge) and they stipulate as to the number.