Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota
What constitutional right is violated if a racially even jury is not provided during a criminal trial?. If a constitutional right is violated does it warrant a dismissal of trial?.
Asked on 5/21/11, 7:43 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005
Minnesota Lawyers
Your question is unclear. There is nothing that requires a jury to be made up of equal numbers for each race. If that is what you were asking, that alone ould not be a basis to seek a mistrial or to move forward with an appeal. Impermissibly removing juros fromthe jury pool based on race may form such a basis.
Answered on 5/23/11, 4:02 pm
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