Sentencing of defendents-last week.
Attendance-8 jurors, all the women jurors (each with a supportive companion), Bill came with me, courtroom was packed!
Feeling going back in the courtroom-extreme nerves, I honestly felt a little nervous that someone would recognize me (and why that was a problem, not sure)
Feeling during state witnesses and recommendation for sentencing-rush of all the feelings from the trial, feeling very good about our decision
Feeling during defendants witnesses and recommendation for sentencing-out rage!
Feeling during actual sentencing-hard to describe, but overwhelming relief and excitement, I was trying to write down all the months so I could add it all up at the end
Overall-I finally feel some resolution. There were people who supported our decision! There is a just punishment for horrible crimes. It was an amazing, overwhelming experience, but I recommend it to everyone. I will always be answering the call for jury duty and doing my civic duty (even if it is a boring civil case).
Monday, January 12
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3 comments:
I'm going in for my civic duty tomorrow...but unlike you, I'm totally hoping for a "boring civil case!"
Glad you got some closure on that whole thing...pretty heavy stuff you had to sit through and ponder!
It's been facinating to hear about your experience. Seriously a great idea for a dissertation.
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