Discussion Post: "Role of the Jury"
Respond to the following:
a) From the e-Activity, summarize at least two arguments presented for and against granting Sandusky's motion for a new criminal trial. Identify the most likely factors that you believe would support the judge's decision to grant a new trial. Provide a rationale for your response.
b) John, a married, law-abiding, father of two children is serving as a juror in a trial where a child had been murdered. Determine the significant impact that a juror from the described demographic could potentially have in the outcome of this particular criminal trial. Provide rationale in your response.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.