http://www.gothamist.com/2004/09/16/judge_rules_drunk_juror_is_ok.php All comments for Judge Rules Drunk Juror Is OK en-us 2007 arts_jen Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:33:04 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jencarlson@gothamist.com jencarlson@gothamist.com 60 http://www.gothamist.com/2004/09/16/judge_rules_drunk_juror_is_ok.php#comment-30847 http://www.gothamist.com/2004/09/16/judge_rules_drunk_juror_is_ok.php#comment-30847 Comments Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:08:26 -0500 <p>It Does explain some Jury results... ;)</p> http://www.gothamist.com/2004/09/16/judge_rules_drunk_juror_is_ok.php#comment-30846 http://www.gothamist.com/2004/09/16/judge_rules_drunk_juror_is_ok.php#comment-30846 Comments Thu, 16 Sep 2004 15:05:59 -0500 <p>It would seem to be since alcohol impairs judgement it should never be allowed in the jury room.</p> http://www.gothamist.com/2004/09/16/judge_rules_drunk_juror_is_ok.php#comment-30845 http://www.gothamist.com/2004/09/16/judge_rules_drunk_juror_is_ok.php#comment-30845 Comments Thu, 16 Sep 2004 12:47:55 -0500 <p>I recently tried a case in NYC. Everyday the judge told the jurors they were free to bring in drinks, but not alcoholic drinks. After the trial I asked her if that was an issue, and she said yes, a couple of times jurors brought beer into the courtroom.</p>