Do all misdemeanor cases get to bypass the grand jury? Is there such a thing as a federal misdemeanor? I know FEDERAL capital offenses must go before a grand jury and each STATE handles this differently, ie NY both sides and a judge, no grand jury. But I am confused on this process...help, test tommorrow!!
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I get out of jury duty? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 33 answers

Last fall I served on a jury for a six week murder trial, now I can’t watch scary stuff on my TV. [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 32 answers

How can I find, online, a decision rendered recently by my county court. [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2007 - 11 answers

Should I request a jury trial for my (arguably invalid) speeding ticket? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 27 answers

California Criminal Grand Jury Selection Process: Can anyone tell me what the prosecutor and judge are looking for as they question and choose who in the pool is selected to serve? The questionnaire asked if you've previously served on a jury and, if so, if you were foreperson. Does having already served on a jury and/or been jury foreperson help or hinder? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2006 - 12 answers

Why is grand jury duty so long? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2006 - 8 answers

In the US, is being summoned for jury duty really a random process? [More Inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2004 - 23 answers