I have done jury service once before. Probably 30 years ago.
Two defendants for shoplifting.
His address was given as HM Prison Barlinnie.
I took one look at him, his adddress and decided he was guilty. You dont get put in jail on remand for shoplifting. He obviously had a history.
Boss of the Jury (quite rightly) was really annoyed with my instant decision. Anyway 2 days of evidence and we found them both guilty.
Before sentencing the judge or sheriff read out all his crime history.
My gut instinct was proved to be very correct.
(For those who know this area, a couple from Easterhouse do not normally go to Wishaw to do their legit jewellery shopping)
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