In Kherkher’s (2004-2017) summary article reviewing the importance of the jury system, it was believed the obligation of being a juror should be taken seriously. This should be enforced to ensure the justice of the defendant is fair and not made quickly just to leave. Also stated by Kherkher’s (2004-2017) “The survival of one’s own right to trial by jury depends on the willingness of all to participate fairly” the defendant is in the hands of the jury’s decision, which all depends on their attitudes. Greene (2011) explains “It requires ordinary citizens who lack the legal training to hear evidence, make sense of conflicting facts, and apply legal rules to reach a verdict about which all jurors can agree.” This statement gives a look as to why random everyday people are chosen to be on a panel or …show more content…
O’Brien (1993-2010) writes “Jurors are required to hear stories, or narratives, from both the prosecution and defense and use all the information and evidence given as a basis for deciding a guilty or not guilty verdict. It was once thought that jurors made decisions, usually decision that are interpreted as important to due to the life determining nature, using careful, deliberate thinking.” This is the basis of how the jury work and what they do while in the courtroom, evidence can be found for this can be found on the Citizen Information website. How Courts Work (2017) stated “If the jurors cannot agree on a verdict, a hung jury results leading to a mistrial. The case is not decided, and it may be tried again at a later date before a new jury; or the plaintiff or government may decide not to pursue the case further and there will be no subsequent trial.” This only happens when a jury cannot agree. Government documents proving the Judiciary can be found on local government website. “The Judiciary Act of 1789, officially titled "An Act to Establish the Judicial Courts of the United States," was signed into law by President George Washington on September