AviK
Lawyers are on juries often in CT. The problem is that some lawyers will tell other jurors their understanding of the law instead of adhering to the judge’s charge to the jury. That said, most lawyers will abide by the rules of impartiality and follow the judge’s jury instructions to the letter.
I don’t do criminal work, but have no problem with lawyers serving on juries in civil cases I’m involved with. I like highly educated jurors far more than those with minimal education who can’t really understand the testimony, exhibits and judge’s charge.