The Miami Dolphins open the 2015 season with back-to-back road games, and end by playing four of their final five games at home.
The jury trial is a vital part of Americaâs system of checks and balances. Three Branches of Government. Our system of checks and balances means that the judicial branch of government is equal to the other two branches (executive and legislative). Our system of checks and balances requires a strong judicial branch.
What is a Jury? A jury consists of twelve ordinary citizens who are able to apply their common-sense to the matter of determining the guilt or innocence of someone accused of an offence. The basis for a twelve person jury is that it is a representative cross section of the local community and therefore are more likely to judge in line with generally accepted values of the society. Jurors represent diverse backgrounds and therefore, individual prejudices are likely to be neutralised. Of what importance is jury service? Jury service is a very critical element of the justice system in our country. The justice system in Jamaica like other democracies rests on the concept of trial by jury. Trial by jury ensures that the people are accountable to each other rather than to a government appointed judge for decisions made in such trials.