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You and the Law: Trial By Jury
April 5, 2016 @ 5:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Trial By Jury
Date: | April 5, 2016 Roanoke City Courthouse 315 Church Avenue – Roanoke, VA |
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Cost: | FREE to the Public – Registration is Required as Seating is Limited Courthouse Restrictions* Will Be In Effect |
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5:45 p.m. | Check in | ||||
6:00 p.m. | Welcome Thomas H. Miller, Esq. – Chairman, You and the Law Program |
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Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of Court Discover how the Clerk’s office operates and what the clerks can and cannot do to help you with your case. |
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6:20 p.m. | Jury Selection Process – Master Deputy Dean Thompson Security for the Courtroom and the Jury – Captain Chuck Ferguson and Lt. Frank Harris – Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office Learn how prospective members of the jury are determined and how final members of the jury are chosen. Hear how the Sheriff’s office insures the safety of jurors and everyone in the courtroom. |
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6:40 p.m. | Grand Jury Process William M. Braxton, Esq. Master Deputy Dean Thompson – Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office Barry Stacy, Grand Jury Member Get an inside look at how the Grand Jury is selected and what is expected of the members. |
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6:50 p.m. | Break | ||||
7:00 p.m. | Jury Selection Master Deputy Dean Thompson Citizens will be chosen to participate on the jury for a mock trial. |
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7:10 p.m. | Commonwealth vs. Ron Baldwell – The Honorable David B. Carson Presiding William M. Braxton, Esq. – Representing the Commonwealth Drew Givens, Esq. – Representing the Defendant See the evidence, hear the witness testimony and wait for the jury’s verdict. |
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8:10 p.m. | Jury Deliberation and Questions/Answers While the jury deliberates, the judge and attorneys will answer questions and discuss trial law. |
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8:25 p.m. | The Verdict is In! | ||||
8:30 p.m. | Adjourned | ||||
Media Coverage: | WDBJ7 WSLS10 |
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To Register: | Complete the form below. The Courthouse Restrictions box must be checked for your registration to be submitted. After you press “submit” return to this section and make sure that the screen indicates your registration has been accepted. |