Why do courts have juries?
Why do people, who don't really have any knowledge in law, decide a case in court? Shouldn't the court decide based on laws and not the intuition of a layperson?
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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
Professional Juries, qualified in law, would be a good idea, if you could guarantee their integrity. As it is, you get a dozen random people who werent smart enough to dodge jury duty..😷
wonkywinky · 51-55, M
@whowasthatmaskedman Professional juries would be just as bad as trial by committee.Lawyers would be elected as jurors.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@wonkywinky Its true. The moment you put a human in the picture, you introduce a flaw. I guess that some computer whizz will come up with a program that will contain all legal precedent and be able to dispense dispassionate justice. Think of the lawyers that would be out of business and have to get real jobs..😷