Anyone been picked for jury service?

E90SLAM · 09-03-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by golfinz

I was trying not to laugh when I saw the selected jurors sitting in the box...not sure if it was a coincidence or what, but it sure looked like the lawyers knew the people they selected

but either the defensive lawyer want his client to get prosecuted....or he just plainly suck....

M_Six · 09-03-2009, 10:23 PM

I had to show up just once. I got called into the jury interview and before my butt touched the seat they dismissed me. The seated jury was all older folks. It was a case of a HS football player accused of sexual assault of a cheerleader. I was very glad they dismissed me as I'm sure it was a "he said/she said" case.

TSM330i · 09-03-2009, 10:26 PM

First I'll start with the screwing of the paperwork.
It doesn't work. They know what you're trying to do. A good friend of mine was called in for jury duty right after he finished college and went in with a ripped up tee, shorts and sandals. The judge asked if anyone didn't want to be there so he stood up and said he didn't because he thought it was stupid. The judge said, "Son, approach the bench please." He read him the riot act and threatened to send him to jail if he didn't straighten his ass out.

Secondly, I was called myself and served on a jury. It was very intereting and I learned quite a bit. You're only 19 and I probably wouldn't have appreciated it either at your age (I'm twice your age). Just fill the paperwork out and bring in a large book to read, you may need it. Waiting to possibly be chosen is very boring.

lucas.kent · 09-04-2009, 07:43 AM

First of all, definitely fill out the questionnaire. Second, like others have said, jury duty can actually be pretty rewarding and kind of a fun experience. At the end of the day there's only a small chance you'll get picked (after number selection and voir dire), but if you do it can be a good experience.

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M_Six Free Thinker 20512 Rep 7,572 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	I had to show up just once. I got called into the jury interview and before my butt touched the seat they dismissed me. The seated jury was all older folks. It was a case of a HS football player accused of sexual assault of a cheerleader. I was very glad they dismissed me as I'm sure it was a "he said/she said" case. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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lucas.kent Major 153 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	First of all, definitely fill out the questionnaire. Second, like others have said, jury duty can actually be pretty rewarding and kind of a fun experience. At the end of the day there's only a small chance you'll get picked (after number selection and voir dire), but if you do it can be a good experience.
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