“Jurors may not impeach their own verdict.”

[haroldhill]

(Texas)

Is that law or opinion?

Every jury is sworn in each case to render a true verdict according to the law and the evidence.

But what if a juror misunderstands the law? Would swearing an affidavit to that effect be “impeaching their own verdict?”

One juror has signed a sworn affidavit stating:
"Based on the testimony presented, I do not believe (the defendent) intended to kill (the victim)."
"I do not believe that she intended or knew her that this (her inactions) would result in his death."
"I do not feel that justice had been served in this case"


What influence would this have on the appeal?

[Some Random Guy]

See Rule 606 (b) in the Federal Rules of Evidence

[url]http://judiciary.house.gov/media/pdfs/printers/109th/31310.pdf[/url]

Not sure of a Texas Code of Criminal Procedure equivalent.