I have always wanted to sit on a Jury. I'm 42 and have never been called.
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I have always wanted to sit on a Jury. I'm 42 and have never been called.
When I get called I go down to the court house and prepare to proudly fulfill my civic duty. Sometimes a jury needs a...not completely stupid...person to be there. The jury I sat on sure did. I'm with Hurley, if I were retired, I'd call the court every month asking for jury duty.
I'd LIKE to get called up. I've been called for jury duty twice, once for a court-martial while on active duty, once as a civilian when I retired. Got dismissed from the court-martial because my O-6 was president of the court and got a phone message that the civilian court didn't need me (they filled their pool before they got to my number).
I have had the honor of sitting on two trials. One was a
Civil matter and one was a criminal matter. I truly
enjoyed both.
The closest I've been is first alternate. They excused a juror and I was asked to move over into the jury. A soon as my butt hit the chair, I was excused. I doubt I will ever be on a jury in a trial. I think it's apparent that I lack the moral flexibility to suit either side.
I have heard that wearing 'statement' apparel could get you hit with a contempt charge, but that may have just been BS.
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Go.
I was on a jury back in 2015, two bozo's on the jury couldn't get past the "dumb" law. (DUI case) Let their feelings get in the way of the "law" and what the court told us was on the books.
We gave up. Court had to go for a third jury and attempt at convicting. Waste of time and $.
Have a pocket copy of the Constitution sticking out of your shirt pocket.
Also, if you'd prefer not to be called, take a copy of Grossman's "On Killing."
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Originally Posted by Snowman78
My wife has been on 3 juries, 1 a very high profile. All 3 were a learning experience.
I understand the want to avoid JD. However how can we as gun owners (ok some of us) complain about a fellow gun owner not getting a fair trial. IF we don't participate.
I got called to my first jury duty in Jeffco in my late 20's. I doned my finest grunge- shaggy hair, knit beanie, goatee, assorted hemp necklaces, snowboarder hoodie, worn out jeans and flip flops. Somehow, I ended-up being the foreman, and actually ended-up calling the junior DA and the public defender back into the jury room to ream them both for doing a horrible job and wasting tax payers money. I guess being an engineer and prior service Army O3 got me stuck with the job. Maybe I will just go barefoot next time...
In truth, I actually enjoyed it and would be proud to serve again if called.