The Judge can ask each juror what their verdict is at this particular time? That is fucked. I could understand asking about external influence impacting their ability to reach a decision; but asking their position seems terribly unconstitutional.
Generally, the Judge is an authority figure. If he were to ask any of the jurors their position, it might elicit a response that will be meant to please the Judge. Such an inquiry by the Judge would likely impact impartiality. Further, imagine that the Judge asks a juror their position, the juror sides with acquittal but is frightened of the backlash, the Judge dismisses the juror. This would absolutely interfere with Rittenhouse's right to a fair trial (dismissing a juror inclined to acquit).
The FINAL decision does but its easy to understand why having the judge pull the jury out to poll them and send them back could easily influence the sacred duty of the jury
Right I get that.
If the judge is worried the Jury has been influenced or coerced how does he go about it?
Does he wait for their verdict and then ask them?
Edit: as in what power does the judge have to figure it out?
If it is determined that they think Kyle is innocent, but are withholding that because they fear consequences, the Judge should be able to set Kyle free.
There cannot be justice or law when vigilantes are punishing and threatening jurors.
I say bring it on, faggots! People have had enough. They can't take it anymore. The Proud Boys won't be alone in their fight. Use deadly force as necessary.
Not at all. They are under oath in that circumstance. The judge's priority is to protect the rights of the accused. So he can ask them, and they must answer truthfully or perjure themselves or be in contempt of court.
The Judge can ask each juror what their verdict is at this particular time? That is fucked. I could understand asking about external influence impacting their ability to reach a decision; but asking their position seems terribly unconstitutional.
How is a judge asking what their position is unconstitutional?
Genuinely curious.
Generally, the Judge is an authority figure. If he were to ask any of the jurors their position, it might elicit a response that will be meant to please the Judge. Such an inquiry by the Judge would likely impact impartiality. Further, imagine that the Judge asks a juror their position, the juror sides with acquittal but is frightened of the backlash, the Judge dismisses the juror. This would absolutely interfere with Rittenhouse's right to a fair trial (dismissing a juror inclined to acquit).
But the decision is always going to go to the judge so I don't understand your point? Also if they're worried about riots that's probably a good sign.
The FINAL decision does but its easy to understand why having the judge pull the jury out to poll them and send them back could easily influence the sacred duty of the jury
Right I get that.
If the judge is worried the Jury has been influenced or coerced how does he go about it?
Does he wait for their verdict and then ask them?
Edit: as in what power does the judge have to figure it out?
If it is determined that they think Kyle is innocent, but are withholding that because they fear consequences, the Judge should be able to set Kyle free.
There cannot be justice or law when vigilantes are punishing and threatening jurors.
I say bring it on, faggots! People have had enough. They can't take it anymore. The Proud Boys won't be alone in their fight. Use deadly force as necessary.
The judge can always render directed verdict overriding the jury. I think that is also very rare but can happen.
Simply ask if they are having difficulty in reaching a verdict because of any external factors.
Not at all. They are under oath in that circumstance. The judge's priority is to protect the rights of the accused. So he can ask them, and they must answer truthfully or perjure themselves or be in contempt of court.