tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375476714378374304.post2385441290619665147..comments2023-07-25T08:27:11.155-05:00Comments on Chicago Criminal Defense: The Not So Grand JuryMarcus Schantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01100081670915382047noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375476714378374304.post-5731633337197891732013-03-28T09:00:39.369-05:002013-03-28T09:00:39.369-05:00I found your blog fascinating. I lived in Chicago ...I found your blog fascinating. I lived in Chicago my entire life, and always wondered how the grand jury was put together. I always imagined it being a group of educated people; consisting of doctors, lawyers, etc. I understand why it is laypeople. It's most likely that these people chosen for this very important task dont understand their role. I can say from my experience with the legal system and being a layperson, that I found the whole situation confusing and intimidating. I think the verbage used is archaic and complex. I am curious to know if the Judge interviews with the State's attorney and the potential jurors to rule out bias, and hardship? I know there isn't a judge involved in the grand jury proceedings, but I assume the "jury instructions" arent very concise. Would you be able to post that? I am so excited to have found your blog, and appreciate your candidness. <br /><br />I look forward to learning more about our system. Thank you for explaining it so easily. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com