Question

2. According to the Constitution, every U.S. citizen is guaranteed the right to a fair, unbiased

trial. Use a real-life or hypothetical example to analyze the connection between participating on a

jury and receiving a fair trial. Make sure your answer is three to five sentences long. (3 points)

Answer 1

In the modern era of technology, the widespread use of the internet and social media has increased access to information. This has made it challenging to ensure that jurors refrain from communicating about the case during the trial. Evidence rules dictate what information jurors can receive and how they can share it, and jurors should avoid discussing the case outside the courtroom. Although electronic devices have been banned in some courts, jurors can still access the internet once they leave. If a juror intentionally or inadvertently receives information about the trial, or shares their opinions on social media, it can compromise the integrity of the trial. As internet usage continues to increase, education on juror responsibilities may be crucial in maintaining a fair trial.

Answer 2

Growing access to information through the internet and social media makes it difficult to guarantee a fair trial because it becomes impossible to make sure jurors refrain from communications related to the case.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are essential evidentiary rules that monitor what information jurors can receive and what they can say about a case during trial. People are expected to resist any case related communication when they serve as jurors.

Some courts have even banned electronic devices in the courtroom and jury room, but jurors still have internet access when they leave the court.

If a juror either seeks, or is unwittingly exposed to information about the trial, or he expresses opinions regarding the case on social media, a fair trial can not be guaranteed.

In the future, internet access will probably become even more difficult to restrain, so focusing on appropriate juror's education might be useful.