NCJ Number
4801
Journal
American Bar Association Journal Volume: 58 Dated: (APRIL 1972) Pages: 367-370
Date Published
1972
Length
4 pages
Annotation
CRITICISM OF RECENT SUPREME COURT DECISIONS ON JURY SIZE AND THE REQUIREMENT OF JURY UNANIMITY FOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.
Abstract
IN WILLIAMS V. FLORIDA, THE COURT HELD THAT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY DOES NOT INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO A TWELVE MEMBER JURY. THE AUTHOR ATTACKS THE LEGAL REASONING AND INTERPERETATION OF EMPIRICAL DATA IN THE DECISION, AND ARGUES AGAINST THE ADOPTION OF MAJORITY VERDICTS FOR FELONY JURY TRIALS IN PENDING SUPREME COURT CASES.