Download or read book Criminal Jury Old and New written by John Hostettler and published by Waterside Press. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text looks at great historical, political, social and legal landmarks to show how the jury evolved to become a key democratic institution resisting attacks, pressure, interference, legal imperatives, and on occasion, apparently compelling law or evidence. Bridging past and present, the author conveys the unique nature of the jury, its central role in the administration of justice and its importance as a barrier to manipulation, oppression and abuse.