Author Question: After the jury has been selected, Mr. Massey becomes irate and feels that his constitutional rights ... (Read 28 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

After the jury has been selected, Mr. Massey becomes irate and feels that his constitutional rights have been violated. The jury consists of 12 men and women, of which only one holds a college degree. Five of its members are Caucasian, three are African American, two are Asian, and two are Hispanic. Eight of the members are female and four are males. Is Mr. Massey correct in believing that this jury is not a jury of his peers?

a. Yes, jurors are to be composed of the same attributes as the accused in socioeconomic, marital, and sex.
b. Yes, jurors are always required to have a college education.
c. No, jurors are to be comprised of a cross section of the community.
d. No, jurors are hired and paid by the court system.

Question 2

The Model Penal Code would provide a defense to a conspiracy charge where a conspirator thwarted the success of the conspiracy, under circumstances manifesting a complete and voluntary renunciation of his criminal purpose..

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false