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Posted by: Nicholas Mayle
March 24, 2010
"I consider trial by jury as the only anchor yet imagined by man by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution."
- Thomas Jefferson.
If you're like most Americans, when you find out that you have to report to court, you cringe because you've just been summoned for jury duty. However, some Americans find themselves in court under very different circumstances. Some day, you may find yourself in court because you've been seriously injured by the actions of someone else. Instead of sitting on a jury, you may find yourself relying on a jury to fairly decide your case. If you've been seriously injured and find yourself in court, you will need representation from an effective attorney. A capable attorney will be able to clearly present the information necessary for the jury to accurately decide your case, while avoiding the pitfalls of the courtroom. For instance, did you know that court rules actually prohibit you from presenting all of the evidence to the jury?
