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Jury service is a civic responsibility as defined in the Constitution of the United States to preserve justice and be fair. The juror follows instructions on a summons.

The American judicial system is centered around the jury, throughout all steps in the legal process. A look at the two kinds of juries, what they do and how they differ.

People serving on jury duty have a tremendous responsibility as they decide the fate of people involved in cases. However, often jurors are unaware of what's involved.

In the Shelby County justice system, jurors serve for one week or one trial. The length of service required is balanced by latitude in scheduling.

Juries have the important task of making life-altering decisions about money, freedom and life or death situations. Thus, serving on a jury is a very serious proposition.

The democracy that Athens became famous for began in 451 B.C.E when Pericles convinced the Athenians to limit citizenship to only those that could prove that both parents

Trial by Jury is the earliest surviving comic opera by Gilbert & Sullivan. The story concerns a breach-of-promise case.

The American Constitution protects many rights of American citizens. Among the most significant is the right to a jury trial.

Big names from industry and government form the Sustainability Star jury for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Charter Schools were to be the magic bullet for education. Make schools small, lift regulations and see what we can do!

The 17th Annual Florida Film Festival, presented by Enzian Theater, recently announced jury members for its American Independent Competition.

A St. Paul, Minnesota jury says they can't come to a conclusion as to whether Republican National Convention protester David McKay was induced to build bombs by snitch.

James Patterson is known for his easy-to-read, fast-paced, engrossing thrillers...and "Judge and Jury," written with Andrew Gross and released in July, is no exception.

As in courts all over the United States, Shelby County jury selection begins with a process of voir dire, when jurors may have to answer uncomfortably personal questions.

While laptops in the classroom have been found to improve learning, having personal laptops issued to students may not be as beneficial as once thought.

O. J. Simpson was convicted of conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping and 10 other counts by a jury that used audio, video and documented evidence in his conviction.

Iranian officials are furious after Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Film shared award with Carlos Reygadas' Stellet Licht.

The jury in a case stemming from the 2008 Republican National Convention is still trying to figure out whether or not to convict David McKay for manufacturing explosives

New York Times best-selling author Robert Dugoni introduces seasoned lawyer David Sloane in his thriller novel which was published by Warner Books in 2006.

A classic film about twelve completely different men assigned to be the jury in a seemingly simple murder case, but murder is never as simple as it seems.

A federal grand jury Thursday indicted Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball's all-time homerun leader, for lying about his steroid use, filing a five count indictment.

Ira Sachs's Forty Shades of Blue is a film layered with too much prime acting-flesh for its calcium deprived story skeleton to keep upright.

Just because everyone you know sends e-mail, uses Facebook or tweets doesn't mean handwriting can't also express who you are.

After an intense summer, Big Brother 11 comes to an end on September 15, when the final houseguest is evicted and the final two face off against the members of the jury.

The 18th Annual Florida Film Festival concluded over the weekend and awarded prizes to several outstanding entries in the American Independent Competition.

After obtaining stardom both on and off the football field, O.J. Simpson has been reduced to a negative caricature of himself, forever associated with murder and mayhem.

On December 8, 2008 the Governor Rod Blagojevich was arrested for criminal corruption charges.The tipping point was the looming appointment of Barack Obama's successor.

At the Awards Ceremony for the 17th Annual Florida Film Festival, narrative features, documentaries, and shorts won from 160 film selections.

The 18th Annual Florida Film Festival concluded over the weekend and awarded prizes to several outstanding short film entries in the American Independent Competition.

The concept of dishonesty is the cornerstone of establishing the intent, and therefore liability, of the defendant for many crimes. But how is dishonesty identified?

Physicians, medical researchers and legislators have expressed increasing concern about whether the civil justice system is still best for trying medical liability cases.

Myth: Jurors usually favor plaintiffs in malpractice trials. Reality: Conscientious juries take their responsibility seriously and often find in favor of doctors.

The preliminary hearing is a critical stage in a criminal case, and a defendant should be sure to request one whenever possible.

Expert witnesses can have the power to greatly influence the outcome of a court case. It is important that a professional witness has the right qualifications and skills.

Although the duties of citizenship appear minor, everyday American citizens seek to avoid them, forgetting the importance of an active citizenry in a Democracy.

Mock trials are a wonderful compliment to the US Government or Civics classroom. One excellent resource is the Minnesota Center for Community Legal Education.

The season finale of Big Brother 11 revealed the final two houseguests as well as the jury vote to decide who would be going home with the $500,000 cash prize.

Terra, "I Slept With Cookie Monster," "Chainsaw" and "Drux Flux were the big winners at the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Terra, "I Slept With Cookie Monster," "Chainsaw" and "Drux Flux were the big winners at the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Yul, Ozzy and Parvati go from a mud bath to a hot tub. Adam is sent to Exile Island. Becky and Sundra discuss their place in the Final Four. Here's the recap.

In the United States, a number of tobacco companies have been named as defendants in personal injury litigation brought by smokers.

With some of the best funk n grooves artists in Australia, the Bimbadgen Blues Festival is the perfect excuse for a weekend getaway in Hunter Valley Wine Country.

DNA testing is taking a more prominent role in the United States legal system. But, as people start to rely on scientific evidence as truth, many advocate caution.

Winner of the Prix du Jury at Cannes in 2006 for Red Road, British director Andrea Arnold repeated the trick in 2009 with Fish Tank, a triumph of poetic realism.

Mickey Haller has the case of a lifetime, defending the wealthy and powerful Walter Elliot against charges of murdering his wife and her lover.

France has picked Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud's Persepolis as its contender for the 2008 Oscars. Cue much gnashing of teeth from Tehran.

Beginning in the fourteenth century and lasting to the nineteenth, there was a law in England that enabled nobles and royalty to punish citizens without trial.

Americans are being locked up at ever increasing rates. Knowledge of the process leading to this result is important for all citizens.

In most states, turning 18 opens new doors, because this is the age when they are legally responsible for their choices and actions.

Quaker values shook the foundation of tyranny with freedom of the press and trial by jury even though they did not support the military cause in the American Revolution.