Hi,
Great part!
“Because of the nature of this charge, you must come to a unanimous verdict. If, after careful deliberation, you are unable to agree on a verdict, I will declare a hung jury and the district attorney may present the charges again. I must warn you that a hung jury means that everybody’s time has been wasted and we haven’t resolved anything, so it’d be in everybody’s best interests for you to arrive at a verdict.”
He smiled at them. “Folks, I’d like for you to get started considering right away. My bailiff will take your lunch orders. Today, and today only, lunch is on the city, as long as you’re willing to risk something from the courtroom cafeteria.”
The members of the jury chuckled. Fields banged his gavel once again. “This court is now adjourned. We will reconvene when the jury has reached a verdict.”
More ASAP, please.
MAF
