Litigation
Jan. 19, 2012
Tribute to one San Francisco juror
Too often, people look at jury service as something to avoid - here's one man who struck a different chord. By James Nevin of Brayton Purcell LLP
The fundamental right to trial by jury has origins in ancient Greece and ancient Rome, was strengthened by the Magna Carta in 1215, and was established in California by the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and Article I of the California Constitution. A decision by 12 of our unbiased fellow citizens protects against the tyranny of one professional judge beholden to the government. Justice is figuratively depicted as a R...
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