A BRIEF CHARGE
THE JURY’S FRIEND Judge Bascom S. Deaver, of the United States Court, has made a record for brevity in a charge to a Federal grand jury. Everybody was prepared to hear a charge dealing with the affairs of the district, with particular reference to the prohibition law. But Judge Deaver surprised everyone when his charge consisted of these 27 words: "Gentlemen, you will investigate violations of the laws of the United States. You will fix your own hours. The District Attorney will assist you. You may retire.” And that was all. Prospective Jurors are hoping that a precedent has been established.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 992, 7 June 1930, Page 21
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104A BRIEF CHARGE Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 992, 7 June 1930, Page 21
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