Depends on the case. I served on a jury with a very surprised former deputy US Attorney.
In general, they don’t like technical people on technical cases. My employer is known to pay for jury duty, so I always get picked.
In general, they don’t like technical people on technical cases. My employer is known to pay for jury duty, so I always get picked.
Wouldn't that unduly bias the jury selection? In effect the employer is being allowed to buy extra representation.
Usually, there's a limited number each side can dismiss without cause. To dismiss more than that, they have to convince the judge that the juror will not honestly decide the case according to the evidence and the law.
If I’m an expert in cellular towers, you don’t want me contradicting the expert on cellular towers testimony on the basis of the magic knowledge that I claim to have.