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packing a jury

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A quick definition of packing a jury:

Packing a jury is when someone tries to make sure that the people on a jury are already leaning towards one side or the other. This is not fair because a jury is supposed to be made up of people who are impartial and can make a decision based on the evidence presented in court. It is also called jury-packing and is not allowed because it is like cheating.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Packing a jury refers to the act of intentionally selecting jurors who are biased towards one side or the other in a legal case. This is done in order to increase the chances of a favorable verdict for the party doing the packing.

Example: If a prosecutor in a criminal case were to intentionally select jurors who have a history of being tough on crime, they would be guilty of packing the jury. Similarly, if a defense attorney were to select jurors who have a history of being sympathetic to defendants, they would also be guilty of packing the jury.

These examples illustrate how packing a jury can be used to manipulate the outcome of a trial by stacking the deck in favor of one side or the other. This is considered unethical and illegal, as it undermines the fairness and impartiality of the legal system.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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omg is this good or bad
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
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My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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