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In Legal Terms: 10 Reasons You SHOULD Participate in Jury Duty

In Legal Terms: 10 Reasons You SHOULD Participate in Jury Duty

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In Legal Terms: 10 Reasons You SHOULD Participate in Jury Duty

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Released:
May 15, 2018
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10 Reasons You SHOULD Participate in Jury DutyThe American jury trial is a constitutional right.The jury trial is a vital part of America’s system of checks and balances.The founding fathers included jury trials in the constitution because jury trials prevent tyranny.Trial by jury is a unique part of America’s democracy.Jury trials provide an opportunity for citizens to participate in the process of governing.Jury trials educate jurors about the justice system.Jury trials provide a method of peaceful dispute resolution.Jury trials off­er the voice of the people to the civil and criminal justice systems.Jurors exemplify the principle of equality.Jurors learn the value of deliberation.
Released:
May 15, 2018
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Podcast episode

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email: legalterms@mpbonline.orgIn Legal Terms, hosted by Professor Richard Gershon from the University of Mississippi School of Law with some of Mississippi's top legal leaders and experts as guests, airs Tuesday mornings at 10 am central on MPB Think Radio and on mpbonline.orgHave you ever wanted to know the definition of a legal term? Do you find yourself wondering what your rights are when it comes to your property, marriage, or health? If you answered yes to one of those questions, In Legal Terms is the show for you. Tune in and learn more about your legal rights and how the law affects your day to day life. The show is set to consistently provide thought-provoking commentary and opinions on legal topics, whether local or national. Court trials, U.S. Supreme Court arguments, hearings, and other timely legal topics are all covered on In Legal Terms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.