About a month ago I started a murder trial. The DA argued my client was guilty based on a theory of "aiding and abetting". The jury went out last Monday night. Here it is Saturday, and they still have not rendered a verdict.
I cannot imagine what they have been arguing about for four full days now. I do know that both the DA and I have been on pins and needles the whole time. Every time the phone rings we assume there is a verdict.
Usually, by this point, the jury has thrown up its' hands and declared themselves hopelessly deadlocked. This jury, however, through neither word nor action have indicated deadlock.
Usually, by this point, the jurors are at each other throats. This jury, whenever they leave court at the end of the day, all seem like best friends.
