Woman fined $6K for allowing boyfriend to park cars Aug 19, 2008
jipsi wrote on Aug 18, 2008 10:35 PM:" What made Hernandez think a jury would see the situation any differently??Citizens (and neighbors) dislike junkyards and eyesores as much as anyone else (sometimes MORE SO!)...I don't feel sorry for her, after she asked for and received the jury verdict.That action made it obvious she saw nothing wrong with the collection of inoperable/improperly stored vehicles on her lawn, incorrectly figured other citizens (the jury of one's peers) would be of the same... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Strict dress code a load off May 12, 2008
jdw11235 wrote on May 12, 2008 4:14 AM:" Drpike--Public schools already teach religion, atheism. They also started wanted to charge for certain supplies and bus rides (which I can agree with in some instances), in addition to their public funding. Tuition may be on the horizon. We were issued crayons, and what not, almost two decades ago when I was a kid, though that was in Vegas.Government already tells us what to eat (school ban soda's in places and snack foods in vending machines), and what... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Justice unserved Apr 12, 2008
Americans accused of crimes are entitled to due process under the Constitution, and that includes the right to be judged by a jury of one's peers one composed of a cross-section of the population. But that may not be happening in San Diego County, due to a shortage of Latinos who sit on juries. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
A Preemptive Strike Mar 2, 2008
But when it comes to protecting the right to seek redress before a jury of one's peers, a quintessential conservative principle, the ranks are slim ... But when it comes to protecting the right to seek redress before a jury of one's peers, a quintessential conservative principle, the ranks are slim. (Townhall.com)
Congressional steroid hearings are a colossal waste of time Feb 21, 2008
The committee hearing turns into a high-stakes trial, with none of the protocol normally established for a fair trial with a jury of one's peers. So each member is allocated a few minutes to get their face on television (it is an election year, after all). (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Copy of Magna Carta set for auction in New York Dec 17, 2007
As well as enshrining the concept that no man is above the law, the document also establishes the right to a speedy trial by a jury of one's peers. "It's actually amazing that this has come to auction, it's quite remarkable. It's the only time Magna Carta has ever been sold at auction and it's quite possibly the only time it ever will be," Redden explained. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
16 comments Nov 2, 2007
Government by officials elected by the governed (republican democracy) * Separation of powers (executive, legislative, judicial) * Trial by a jury of one's peers * Presumption of innocence * Freedom from cruel or unusual punishment * Freedom from involuntary self-incrimination * Freedom of speech and assembly * Prohibition of the establishment of religion * Right to keep and bear arms (or establishment of a militia) * The concept (embodied in both the DOI and Constitution) that the power to... (Human Events Online)
Sotheby's to auction Edward I's Magna Carta in December Sep 27, 2007
Magna Carta also gave rise to the ideas of the right to a speedy trial, the right to a trial by a jury of one's peers, and the right to protection from unlawful imprisonment. The document was revised and reaffirmed throughout the 13th century. (DailyIndia.com)
Judge says free speech suit may be rape-case maneuver Sep 15, 2007
Jerry R. wrote on Sep 14, 2007 10:08 PM:" It not up to the judge to pre-judge which words the defense or prosecution can use. Talk about tainting the outcome. A jury of one's peers is where than the decision, legally and rightfully, resides. You are making a fallacious argument by attempting "guilt by association. " Deal with the facts of the case instead of personalities. Who cares who is who!! ". (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Jury crisis threatening Suffolk trials Jun 10, 2007
In Boston, which has a high percentage of minorities, that would violate the constitutional right to a trial by a jury of one's peers, he said. Wood warned that without action by the Legislature, the shortages would persist for years. (Boston Globe)
Fairness of arbitration questioned Apr 17, 2007
In arbitration, there is no broad right of appeal, and cases are heard by a three-person panel instead of a jury of one's peers. For the most part, parties can get through arbitration faster than a court case. (Albany Times Union)
Domestic violence law needs to change Jan 30, 2007
If allegations of domestic violence were treated the same as any other violent crime instead of as civil infractions, the accused "batterers" would be granted the rights of those accused of other criminal acts: the right to an attorney, to a trial by a jury of one's peers, to cross-examine the alleged victim at an evidentiary hearing. In short, if domestic violence allegations were not prosecuted under the present quasi-civil regime, the accused batterers would be entitled to that precious... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
GLOVER COLUMN: Kill the death penalty Jan 4, 2007
A jury of one's peers. Does such a thing really exist. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Defense in Duke rape case keeps swinging Oct 19, 2006
This is a tough case, no doubt, and it may ultimately prove to be unwinnable, in large part because of pre-trial publicity and a prejudiced populace from which to select a jury of one's peers. But if the D.A. believes a crime was committed, no matter how difficult the case, or how problematic the victim, the D.A. has an obligation to take the case to trial and let the jury decide. (MSNBC -- Crime)
The doltish dozen Feb 7, 2006
But a jury of one's peers hasn't always meant 12 news-averse know-nothings. blank slates. (Boston Globe)
