Speaking of alternate jurors. On one case I was selected for the jury panel. I was the 12th seat. They had 2 (maybe 3) alternates. I assumed I was juror #12. However, the judge decided the alternates randomly (via computer picked a couple names to determine who w/b alternate jurors). It surprised all of us. Fortunately I WAS on the jury panel but yea, the alternates were not able to deliberate with us.
I get pissed off at the legal system sometimes but have always found it interesting.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
It surprised all of us. Fortunately I WAS on the jury panel but yea, the alternates were not able to deliberate with us.
