Coffee anyone ?

[RollingAcres]

I never have been picked even when I wanted to be. Last time it was a theft case, over $20,000 which made it a felony. I said he needed to be taken out behind the barn and whupped with a peach switch. I didn’t get picked.

 

[Alaskan]

So you got the boys a hand crank 110V generator so you could grind your beans?

nah... we have a mortar and pestle... the boys have muscle.

 

[Alaskan]

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I never have been picked even when I wanted to be. Last time it was a theft case, over $20,000 which made it a felony. I said he needed to be taken out behind the barn and whupped with a peach switch. I didn’t get picked.

yeah.. they only want wuss liberal no morals people on juries.

kinda sad actually.

If you believe in anything, you will get kicked off.

 

[ldawntaylor]

Since my dad is a former local preacher I don't get picked for the trials very often. But I still get a summons every couple of years.

Plus, if you know anyone involved with the case or have had dealings with the lawyers one is usually dismissed.

 

[RollingAcres]

I wonder if it's illegal if you pretend to know the lawyers.

 

[Bruce]

The problem with the "Family Issues" defense is you still have to find someone to take care of the kids while you hang out at the court waiting for and going through the selection process. When I did in back in college (I did get them to at least move it to summer when school was out) was it was a 3 month thing and you had to sit there every day all day. It was so long ago I don't remember if it was a full 3 months or maybe 1 week each month.

 

[greybeard]

I've been on several juries, civil, criminal and grand jury.

I never tried to get out of any of them or tried exceptionally hard to get picked during the Voir Dire.

The civil trial was the best entertainment tho..where else can you watch and hear real people air all their dirty laundry?
Much of the testimony was very explicit, and I probably wouldn't have believed it if it were not for the photos and video.....

 

[promiseacres]

A friend from church volunteered for the intial day....it's a Tuesday. That Friday we have a camping trip scheduled... not sure I can do anything but hope it's either a short trial or I get released quickly.... now what can I do while I wait....books, tablet? I honestly don't know... shouldn't they send a letter so people know what to expect?? My 2nd phone I did get a time to be there and they said comfortable clothes...trying not to obsess over it...

Coffee is on.

 

[ldawntaylor]

I would go with a book. One I don't mind losing if I forget I brought it.

I don't know about where you are but here, cell phones had to be turned off. I also had to walk through the scanner for the first time. I also will not be taking my purse in on the next trial date as that was searched this time.

You will do fine.

 

[RollingAcres]

I would go with a book. One I don't mind losing if I forget I brought it.

I don't know about where you are but here, cell phones had to be turned off. I also had to walk through the scanner for the first time. I also will not be taking my purse in on the next trial date as that was searched this time.

You will do fine.

Agree, a book would be best. I've never been to jury duty but I'm pretty sure cell phones are not allowed.