In this video, Benson shares his personal experiences from over a hundred jury trials and discusses the importance of jury service. While explaining why it's a crucial part of the justice system, he also provides insights on how to speak up during jury selection to possibly get excused. If you're curious about criminal law in Texas or have more questions, feel free to leave them in the comments!
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0:00: Jury Duty: How Do I Get Out of It?
0:25 Jury service is foundation of justice system
0:55: Jurors must give undivided attention
1:42: Speaking up is key to dismissal
2:26: Disqualifying life experience
2:58: Unable to be fair
3:31: Challenge for cause
3:42: Peremptory challenges
3:52: Exemption - child care, non-refundable travel tickets
4:14: Quiet potential jurors often get selected
4:44: Drop your questions or comments