Malignant melanoma is a common cancer in dogs. Malignant melanoma is an abnormal growth that involves the pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. These cells are located throughout the body, wherever tissues are pigmented (colored). Malignant melanomas are more common in the dog than in the cat. Oral melanoma is the most common oral malignancy in dogs.
How Many Jurors Are Selected? On the day of your trial, a randomly selected panel of potential jurors will be present. In Virginia, the number of jurors picked for trial will depend on whether your case is a felony or misdemeanor. Generally, the following rules apply: In a felony case, 20 prospective jurors are called from those in the courtroom, and 12 members will be selected. In a misdemeanor case, 13 prospective jurors are called, and the final jury will include 7 jurors. One or more alternate jurors may be selected to be on the jury in case a juror becomes too ill to serve or is removed from the jury during the trial for other reasons.
About 180,000 get called for jury duty every year throughout the state. So overall, your odds of getting jury duty are 1 in 20. âYouâre more likely to be called in smaller counties with 10,000 people on the list, and 1,000 people called every year,â she said. In Hennepin County there are 900,000 on the jury list, and according to the state 30,000 get called, so Hennepin County residents have a 1 in 30 chance of being called for jury duty. Everyoneâs odds are the same every year, regardless of whether youâve served before.