Jury Duty

04-01-2005, 05:55 AM

have you ever served on a jury ?

Dallas · 04-01-2005, 06:44 AM

I got a notice once, but was in the Army down in Georgia at the time. I sent them a copy of my orders and was excused. That was 24 years ago.

Bookman · 04-01-2005, 08:06 AM

Got called only once, but they didn't need me. Never served.

Big Dog · 04-01-2005, 08:07 AM

I've been on the selection process several times. Actually got selected for one once - but the perp was given a plea-bargain deal, and our case was dropped.

One case I really wanted to get on was an Arabic man who was accused of gun-running here in Florida, and the BATF had two boxes of documenting evidence - the judge estimated it would take maybe three days, mostly I think sifting thru the papers. Just after 911, I really wanted to be on that jury! But when I admitted when questioned to being an NRA Lifer and a gun collector - "You are dismissed!"
Neither side wanted me on that jury!

04-01-2005, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

Actually got selected for one once - but the perp was given a plea-bargain deal

that's what happened with me...I was on a Jury..we heard 3 witnesses give testimony then we went to lunch..the defendant took the prosecutor's deal and plead guilty to "Rape of a Minor"...10 years for repeatedly raping his six year old granddaughter..he got 10 years, she got life..we never got a chance to render our verdict..but he was guilty

Oxford · 04-01-2005, 08:43 AM

Earlier this year I received a notice to appear for jury duty. During the selection process the attorneys asked if any of us had guns or belonged to the NRA. I was sworn to tell the truth so had to raise my hand. I'm convinced that that was why I was released from serving on the jury. Hey...I was looking forward to the possibility. That's the only time I've been contacted regarding jury duty in my lifetime. Strangely, some people get called several times from what I hear.

Shaun · 04-01-2005, 08:43 AM

got a notice once -- said I was a cop they told me I was off the list forever

04-01-2005, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Oxford

Strangely, some people get called several times from what I hear.

I get called every 2-3 years

gunssb · 04-01-2005, 09:51 AM

Got called once while in college - had a final that day so had to be excused.

ShooMac · 04-01-2005, 10:05 AM

I worked with a guy who got called FIVE TIMES IN A ROW. Literally the month he became eligible he would get a summons. Every time he ended up seated on the jury. It was like clockwork.

Oxford · 04-01-2005, 12:26 PM

He must have fit the profile they were looking for. :right: :nod:

Big Dog · 04-01-2005, 02:00 PM

Sure way to get 'let go' . . .

Walk in and declare loudly, "Let's hang this _________ so I can get back to cleanin' my guns!" :cheer:

jerry · 04-01-2005, 02:05 PM

called and dismissed once. It was a case against an eye clinic, my grandmother had macular degeneration. excused.

Rugged · 04-01-2005, 02:35 PM

here in PRK I moved cities once and a thingie went to the old address. I eventually got a bench warrant and almost had to pay a 2500.00 fine.

Now that i am a law student, I am permanently excused from jury duty.

458Mag · 04-01-2005, 06:30 PM

Like Shaun, I'm a police officer. They seem to think I might vote "Guilty" and won't let me participate.

Apollyon67 · 04-01-2005, 08:14 PM

Been asked to sit for three so far.

Despoiler · 04-02-2005, 01:26 AM

I have gotten a letter every year for the last eight years to appear for jury duty. The letter usually arrives in April, I have not got one yet this year, but hey it is only the 1st of April. Every year I send a letter back to the court, saying that I am the sole income earner for my family and that sitting on a jury would cause me undo financial hardship. Every year I get the same letter back from them saying that I am excused from serving on jury duty for the next year.

About 5 years ago this same thing started with my wife, she gets the letter, and she sends back a letter stating that she has small children, and does not have adequate day care for them. The court also excuses her for another year and then the next year she also gets another letter.

I think my excuse will work longer, my wife's excuses aren't getting any younger.

Habakkuk21 · 04-04-2005, 01:31 AM

I got tapped for FEDERAL jury duty back last January, but I didn't get called. I got a letter a week ago, assigning me to local jury duty the week of April 18. I wonder if I should get a haircut.
Wouldn't it be cool if they ran the jury selection process like the did the reception station? Marshalls, instead of Drill Instructors, screaming at you to get off the bus. They drag you away and cut your hair, and give you new clothes and do pushups.

04-04-2005, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Habakkuk21

Wouldn't it be cool if they ran the jury selection process like the did the reception station?

uhm..no

08-29-2005, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ShooMac

I worked with a guy who got called FIVE TIMES IN A ROW. Literally the month he became eligible he would get a summons. Every time he ended up seated on the jury. It was like clockwork.

I thought I got summoned alot :jaw:

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04-01-2005, 05:55 AM	#1
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04-01-2005, 08:07 AM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	I've been on the selection process several times. Actually got selected for one once - but the perp was given a plea-bargain deal, and our case was dropped. One case I really wanted to get on was an Arabic man who was accused of gun-running here in Florida, and the BATF had two boxes of documenting evidence - the judge estimated it would take maybe three days, mostly I think sifting thru the papers. Just after 911, I really wanted to be on that jury! But when I admitted when questioned to being an NRA Lifer and a gun collector - "You are dismissed!" Neither side wanted me on that jury! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

04-01-2005, 08:43 AM	#6
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,023 Blog Entries: 4	Earlier this year I received a notice to appear for jury duty. During the selection process the attorneys asked if any of us had guns or belonged to the NRA. I was sworn to tell the truth so had to raise my hand. I'm convinced that that was why I was released from serving on the jury. Hey...I was looking forward to the possibility. That's the only time I've been contacted regarding jury duty in my lifetime. Strangely, some people get called several times from what I hear. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

04-01-2005, 08:43 AM	#7
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,592 Images: 1	got a notice once -- said I was a cop they told me I was off the list forever __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

04-01-2005, 06:44 AM	#2
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,595	I got a notice once, but was in the Army down in Georgia at the time. I sent them a copy of my orders and was excused. That was 24 years ago.

04-01-2005, 08:06 AM	#3
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	Got called only once, but they didn't need me. Never served.

04-01-2005, 09:51 AM	#9
gunssb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,833	Got called once while in college - had a final that day so had to be excused.

04-01-2005, 10:05 AM	#10
ShooMac Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 354	I worked with a guy who got called FIVE TIMES IN A ROW. Literally the month he became eligible he would get a summons. Every time he ended up seated on the jury. It was like clockwork. __________________ "Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun." - Ash

04-01-2005, 12:26 PM	#11
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,023 Blog Entries: 4	He must have fit the profile they were looking for. :right: :nod: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

04-01-2005, 02:00 PM	#12
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	Sure way to get 'let go' . . . Walk in and declare loudly, "Let's hang this _________ so I can get back to cleanin' my guns!" :cheer: __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

04-01-2005, 02:05 PM	#13
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,882 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	called and dismissed once. It was a case against an eye clinic, my grandmother had macular degeneration. excused. __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck

04-01-2005, 02:35 PM	#14
Rugged Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia Posts: 392	here in PRK I moved cities once and a thingie went to the old address. I eventually got a bench warrant and almost had to pay a 2500.00 fine. Now that i am a law student, I am permanently excused from jury duty. __________________ http://www.thedrunken.net/images/mis...rderpatrol.jpg

04-01-2005, 06:30 PM	#15
458Mag Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10	Like Shaun, I'm a police officer. They seem to think I might vote "Guilty" and won't let me participate.

04-01-2005, 08:14 PM	#16
Apollyon67 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 2,235 Images: 17	Been asked to sit for three so far. __________________ "To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish." Ben Franklin

04-02-2005, 01:26 AM	#17
Despoiler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Occupied Territory of California Posts: 2,232	I have gotten a letter every year for the last eight years to appear for jury duty. The letter usually arrives in April, I have not got one yet this year, but hey it is only the 1st of April. Every year I send a letter back to the court, saying that I am the sole income earner for my family and that sitting on a jury would cause me undo financial hardship. Every year I get the same letter back from them saying that I am excused from serving on jury duty for the next year. About 5 years ago this same thing started with my wife, she gets the letter, and she sends back a letter stating that she has small children, and does not have adequate day care for them. The court also excuses her for another year and then the next year she also gets another letter. I think my excuse will work longer, my wife's excuses aren't getting any younger.

04-04-2005, 01:31 AM	#18
Habakkuk21 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 173	I got tapped for FEDERAL jury duty back last January, but I didn't get called. I got a letter a week ago, assigning me to local jury duty the week of April 18. I wonder if I should get a haircut. Wouldn't it be cool if they ran the jury selection process like the did the reception station? Marshalls, instead of Drill Instructors, screaming at you to get off the bus. They drag you away and cut your hair, and give you new clothes and do pushups. __________________ Greetings from Woodstock, GA, cultural center of the universe.