Q: I was arrested for shoplifting and plan to settle with prosecuters but meanwhile the courts brought in a jury.
My Cousin was one of the jurors that they brought in. She told them we were related. They excused her from jury duty but still had her sit in on the details regarding my case. Now my whole family knows which has caused a lot of problems and embarrassment. I did not want my family to know about anything because they are not supportive and have caused me a great deal of problems and stress and do anything they can to hurt me. I don't understand why they would proceed with my case details if she was excused to get out of jury duty? Is that legal? If not what can I do about it? Thank you so much!
A:
Your family knows. No matter if you could do anything you can never erase it from their memories.
There is nothing you can do legally.
If someone could do something it might be your cousin who was made to stay there.
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