May 1, 2025
The Umpires Strike Back: Can jurors revive respect for the rule of law?
Jurors can play a crucial role in rebuilding trust in the justice system by embodying the principle of "Out of Many, One," where open dialogue and respectful deliberation lead to fair verdicts.
Paso Robles Branch
Michael C. Kelley
Judge
Civil/Probate/Appellate
Yale Law School
As this is being written, the popular press is abuzz with stories of an impending "Constitutional Crisis" as the executive branch of the federal government is perceived to be engaged in a game of "chicken" with the judicial branch over a host of issues. I am also in the midst of a four-week jury trial in which 15 members of the community are diligently at work - witho...
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