He had all that upfront money.
Uggh. Jury duty!
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He had all that upfront money.
LVSteve
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I'm up on the 21st. 
Been on the list twice before. First time we were in voir dire and they decided they had enough. Probably just as well, as had they got to me I would point out that they had already discussed the crux of the case in the jury questioning. I did not like that idea at all. I also learned that a whole bunch of people in that jury pool had felony DUIs from other states. Wonder how they got the court that day. 
Second time was during COVID. Turned into a massive cluster as the court failed to mention that the whole center of Vegas was torn up. By the time I got there they declared that they had enough bodies, gave me my parking fee and told me to get lost.
Been on the list twice before. First time we were in voir dire and they decided they had enough. Probably just as well, as had they got to me I would point out that they had already discussed the crux of the case in the jury questioning. I did not like that idea at all. I also learned that a whole bunch of people in that jury pool had felony DUIs from other states. Wonder how they got the court that day. Second time was during COVID. Turned into a massive cluster as the court failed to mention that the whole center of Vegas was torn up. By the time I got there they declared that they had enough bodies, gave me my parking fee and told me to get lost.
I've been called 3 times and served the third time. It was interesting and I enjoyed the experience.It was declared a mistrial during the second day and we were sent home (she should have taken the deal,the evidence was overwhelming)It still makes me giggle.She was a 40 yr old convicted felon charged with trying to pawn a stolen gun one of her sons had swiped along with the truck it was in. Her story was she did it so her kid,who already had a record ,wouldn't get in trouble. One of her witnesses was her other son who testified in leg irons as he was serving 7 years in the state pen.
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sigp220.45
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I got called when I was still an FBI Agent. I showed up and after witnessing all the whining ("my 3rd cousin is a crossing guard!") I said I didn't want to be excused. Both sides asked if I could be impartial and I said yes. I got on the jury (an assault case) but we couldn't reach a verdict.
I like our system. I don't think much of folks who go out of their way to avoid participating.
I like our system. I don't think much of folks who go out of their way to avoid participating.
I was called to serve once while recovering from chemo, radiation and radiation burns. My doctors gave me a pass.
Had I been able to endure it I would have sat in the box.
Maybe next time.
Had I been able to endure it I would have sat in the box.
Maybe next time.
LVSteve
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Defense lawyers here have a strong bias against the DoD contractors in town, and we have a lot. Buddy in that line got to be juror #12 because the defense attorney was out of challenges. He said the attorney was visibly PO'd.
I got a notice to be available for possible jury duty from the Federal court in Harrisburg. I live a long haul from Harrisburg and I had to arrange for a possible backup for me on the Planning Commission even though I am retired. There were not a whole lot of exemptions and even as a still licensed attorney I didn't qualify for any of them. But at least I didn't have to make any trips to Harrisburg just to see if I was going to be called. I made the required phone calls to see if I had to report anywhere and eventually I got dismissed without being called in. I never did a lot of courtroom work when I was employed so it might have been interesting to sit on a jury.
5 times on the jury pool...Once during duck hunting season(sucked) Served on 2 one day trials.. Last one I was on the jury pool for a capital murder case. I'd never get picked...Fire investigator worked with cops Fire Dept. ...Got to the questions from attorneys. They needed one more juror..went through a dozen folks the Defense asked me if I could vote to give someone the death penalty...like wow. I answered truthfully that it wouldn't be an easy thing to do but If I thought the defendant was gilty yes I could. Maybe the defense guy was out of challenges or something...but he accepted me... holy Toledo...the Prosecutor accepted me like a duck on a junebug..so... I got to spend almost 3 weeks on a murder trial...eye opening experience to be sure. Guilty beyond a doubt and he only got life without parole...might have been worse than the DP...I was in the Md prison numerous times on medical calls...those people are crazy Hopefully never again
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I find that if you are questioned for approval, a remark like "If he is guilty enough to be charged, he's guilty enough to be hanged" will probably get you off...
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I've been called for duty in two different counties, probably about six times in all. I've been seated as a juror twice, both civil cases. Sat for six days on one and half a day on another. I doubt that any competent attorney would ever seat me on a criminal case, but I'm willing to do my duty if called on.
Got called many times. BIDT, in Bronx Criminal Court, you went for a full two weeks, reporting every day, no call in. I sat in a non ventilated room with 150-200 others for two straight weeks, smoking was allowed. 
Earlier this year took the age exemption.
Earlier this year took the age exemption.
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Called three times and sat once. Actually a minor title 7 Federal case with (to me) very clear, convincing evidence. It was a 100 mile round-trip to Macon, and I was self-employed. After 5 days, and paying a buddy to take care of my builders, I was out a little chunk of change. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! I would appreciate a Dude like me on MY jury.
Faulkner
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I've often heard cops say they hoped they were never judged by 12 people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.
Frankly, no matter how inconvenient I think it rates right up there with voting as one of the most important civic duties any American citizen can and should do.
Frankly, no matter how inconvenient I think it rates right up there with voting as one of the most important civic duties any American citizen can and should do.
Born, raised, and still live in my original home town with the exception of my military service time, but even then I still had the same "home of record". I have also voted in every election since 1976.
I have never been called for jury duty of any type.
I am starting to think it's personal.
I have never been called for jury duty of any type.
I am starting to think it's personal.
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fiasconva
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I've been called twice, once for the county and once for federal court. Didn't make it through the county selection process and the federal cases were decided before trial dates so I didn't have to serve. Once you reach 70 you are no longer called to serve here. I decided that if I was called I was going to wear my NRA hat and I'd be out the door in no time. 
DWalt
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Just mentioning jury nullification during voir dire will get you dismissed immediately. So will making a comment about "scumbag lawyers." I saw that happen. The guy who said that was gone in about two seconds.
Have been called maybe five times, never once served on a jury. The strangest case involved the owner of an unlicensed dog. The guy didn't speak English. It was in a City court. I was dismissed as a juror, but I thought it was a total waste of public money and a travesty to have a jury trial over an unlicensed dog. In Texas, if you are 75 or older, you are automatically exempt from jury duty.
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Voted nationally since eligible in 1972 for Tricky.
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Ivan the Butcher
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I made it all the way to being Juror #8. WE ere waiting to see if it settled before trial. IT DID. then the judge explained the details to us.
The defendant (ex-husband) was accused of violating a restraining order by the "System" by the Ex-Wife. Son stayed with dad for the weekend, when son got home, he had forgot schoolbooks at dad's. E-wife calls and asks for books to be delivered, defendant brings books over a deputy (undisclosed he is now the boyfriend) arrests dad. Dad wanted a jury trial, dirtbag free lawyer tells him he will have to pay for the whole trial if he loses. The men all sitting around me agreed that had been entrapment! But the broke and dumb guy plead guilty!
BTW that prosecutor was replaced the net election by a friend who is now Ohio's Attorney General. We've talked about it at dinner. The Wife, the Deputy, the supervising sergeant and the assistant prosecutor, all ended up behind bars for unrelated offences! I don't think the defendant was ever exonerated!
The defendant (ex-husband) was accused of violating a restraining order by the "System" by the Ex-Wife. Son stayed with dad for the weekend, when son got home, he had forgot schoolbooks at dad's. E-wife calls and asks for books to be delivered, defendant brings books over a deputy (undisclosed he is now the boyfriend) arrests dad. Dad wanted a jury trial, dirtbag free lawyer tells him he will have to pay for the whole trial if he loses. The men all sitting around me agreed that had been entrapment! But the broke and dumb guy plead guilty!
BTW that prosecutor was replaced the net election by a friend who is now Ohio's Attorney General. We've talked about it at dinner. The Wife, the Deputy, the supervising sergeant and the assistant prosecutor, all ended up behind bars for unrelated offences! I don't think the defendant was ever exonerated!
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