This week, Mike and Brent take a look at the United States court system from two different vantage points.
Having recently served as a jury foreman in a criminal court case, Brent offers an insiders glimpse at the jury system by examining the selection process, how a verdict is determined during deliberations, and other notable insights.
Serving as a law enforcement officer for over two decades, Mike recalls some of his encounters as a witness providing testimony in open court along with specific methods he’s learned to incorporate over the years.
With honesty and integrity playing a crucial role in providing fair and just outcomes during trials, Mike and Brent also consider the pros and cons of our current system.
Episode Guests
Michael is a 23 year veteran of the Novi Police Department in the Detroit Metropolitan area. During his time in law enforcement, Warren has been a witness in multiple court cases ranging from simple traffic ticket infractions to capital murder cases.
Brent is currently in the middle of a four-month term of jury service for the Obion County Circuit Court in Union City, Tennessee. During his term, he served as jury foreman for a criminal drug case and a prospective juror in a civil case. In 2019, Hinson was also called to fulfil a term of jury service in federal court in Jackson, Tennessee.
