Almost anywhere in the United States, two holdouts among 12 jurors would prevent a conviction. Unfortunately for Troy Barbour, his trial for attempted murder took place in Louisiana, where he got 48 years in prison after a jury convicted him on a 10-2 vote.Now Barbour is asking the Supreme Court to end the practice - used only in Louisiana and Oregon - that allows defendants to be convicted of some crimes despite disagreement among jurors.
February 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM
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Almost anywhere in the United States, two holdouts among 12 jurors would prevent a conviction. Unfortunately for Troy Barbour, his trial for attempted murder took place in Louisiana, where he got 48 years in prison after a jury convicted him on a 10-2 vote.
Now Barbour is asking the Supreme Court to end the practice – used only in Louisiana and Oregon – that allows defendants to be convicted of some crimes despite disagreement among jurors.
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