Jury Intimidation
/ˈdʒʊəri ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of unlawfully threatening or coercing jurors to influence their verdict or decision in a trial.
The defendant was charged with jury intimidation after attempting to bribe a juror.
Forms
- jury intimidations
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Commentary
Typically charged as a criminal offense, jury intimidation undermines the integrity of the judicial process and often results in separate penalties distinct from the substantive case.
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