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4. Why would Jurors, in deliberation, have access to their cell phones?

Wed Feb 16, 2022, 03:07 PM

Feb 2022

That would mean that they could be getting "advice" or threats from anyone in the world. Like I said, messy.

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Not suprising...they weren't sequestered...nt Wounded Bear Feb 2022 #1

Trying to open the door for a mistrial? EYESORE 9001 Feb 2022 #2

Why would Jurors, in deliberation, have access to their cell phones? Chainfire Feb 2022 #4

They weren't sequestered PJMcK Feb 2022 #10

Even smart judges do dumb things. Most would wait until Tomconroy Feb 2022 #5

More would grant the motion for a directed verdict. Nevilledog Feb 2022 #6

He was reversed before on the case. Once bitten, twice shy. Tomconroy Feb 2022 #7

He's looking at #3 Nevilledog Feb 2022 #9

Is there any corroboration for this? MineralMan Feb 2022 #8