Juries' duties could grow / The New Bern Sun Journal, 15 Nov 2004

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Barry smith
"Juries in North Carolina could soon be given a few extra chores, thanks to a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year.
In addition to deciding the guilt or innocence of a defendant, jurors will likely be asked in some cases to determine whether aggravating factors were involved in the case - factors that could lead to an enhanced sentence and more prison time for the defendant."