Jury Duty

***CaptHayfever*** · 05-30-2008, 11:21 PM

I got called for jury duty last fall, & my folks had to go to the courthouse & explain how I was out of town at school & wouldn't even get the letter before the response form was due. So then they gave me 3 options of when I could be called again. Two of those options were ALSO DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.

That left me with the only choice left, early summer. So I got called for early summer, June 16th, to be precise. One of my best friends is getting married on June 21st. I'm praying that if I can't get out of it, it's at least a minor case so it'll be done in a couple days. Or at the very least, that I don't get sequestered.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***ZeldaGirl*** · 05-30-2008, 11:52 PM

That is unbelievably frustrating, and I'm sorry for you. I'm pulling for you!

* ZeldaGirl gives the Cap'n hugs

***Ace Mercury*** · 05-30-2008, 11:59 PM

I'm sure the defendant would attend your trial, if he was called to jury duty. Only fair that you do, I guess =\

PSYCHOKID909 · 05-31-2008, 02:50 AM

man what wonderfull timing these type of things have.

That depends on how said defendant's trail goes.

- You stupid dog!

**Kargath** · 05-31-2008, 03:09 AM

I got called for jury duty and deferred it for a year since I was studying. I should have been called again by now...

ShyGuy727 · 05-31-2008, 08:37 AM

I have a jury duty packet sitting on the floor behind me that supposed to be sent in about a week ago. If they come a-knocking I'll probably just shred it all and deny ever getting it. Nothing they'd be able to do about it.

That, or show up wearing an "I Love Jesus" shirt, and keep claiming to know people like the judges or defendants, etc.

Speed · 05-31-2008, 02:11 PM

Hey Cap't just open with this

"I have no faith in the American Justice system"

You won't be able to fly on most Airlines but you will never be called for jury duty again.

PSYCHOKID909 · 05-31-2008, 04:25 PM

Naw use this instead. CSI tells me how to be a good judge of evidence.

- You stupid dog!

Speed · 05-31-2008, 08:36 PM

Or that you want to "Crank dat Soulja Fag" that would have you removed.

LinkManDX · 06-01-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSYCHOKID909

Naw use this instead. CSI tells me how to be a good judge of evidence.

- You stupid dog!

The only thing CSI:Miami makes me do is try to impale myself.

**L007 is Cooler than Dylan** · 06-01-2008, 11:30 AM

~~Dump her, then date her sister.~~

You could always claim you're prejudice against the defendant. Of course, you'll probably ruin your public image by doing so.

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-01-2008, 05:06 PM

How would it ruin my public image? Nobody I know would be there.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-17-2008, 04:27 PM

^^I didn't get asked the right questions to get out of that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShyGuy727

That, or show up wearing an "I Love Jesus" shirt, and keep claiming to know people like the judges or defendants, etc.

Don't have one.
The judge was sitting right here; he would know that he didn't know me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by speed is OVER 9000

Hey Cap't just open with this

"I have no faith in the American Justice system"

You won't be able to fly on most Airlines but you will never be called for jury duty again.

I wanted to get out without actually lying.
Why wouldn't I be able to fly because of that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSYCHOKID909

Naw use this instead. CSI tells me how to be a good judge of evidence.

Judge & both lawyers shot that out of the water before anyone could try it.

Spent half of yesterday sitting in the general assembly room, reading. Got called for a panel right after lunch & spent a good hour or so wasting time between waiting & reading in 2 other lobbies en route to the courtroom. Judge gave some quick opening questions & instructions. Prosecutor spent over 2 hours interviewing us (mostly en masse), roughly 90 minutes of which were spent on reiterations of the same question, until 5 pm & everyone went home.
Went back this morning, & the defense counsel only took 20 minutes to do his interview....after starting most of an hour late. Then we got to wait 90 minutes in the lobby again before being called into the courtroom one last time just before lunch; 14 juror numbers were called (12 for the box & 2 alternates)....mine was not one of them.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Adam West · 06-17-2008, 05:23 PM

The Girl in the show next to us, has just done Jury Duty.

The bloke was being charged with murder. She thought he was innocent, because he looked "lovely". She, however, didn't watch the video of him killing the other person. Bless her.

Anyway just pray that it's a minor case. If not fake a bomb scare. (Note, this may be the worst idea that I've thought ~~this year~~...ever.)

Margarie Margarita · 06-17-2008, 11:48 PM

Good that you weren't called to serve on the actual jury. It SUCKS going through all that, though.

Bomby · 06-18-2008, 12:15 AM

All you have to say is that you can tell whether or not a person is guilty by looking at them.

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-18-2008, 03:34 PM

...I'm already out of it. That's what my previous post said at the end.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 06-18-2008, 07:18 PM

Well, for next time just say "I hates dem dar coloreds."

Hey, do ya get to see the defendant before you are picked?

wariovswario · 06-18-2008, 10:12 PM

Jury duty is a civil obligation. Don't look at it negatively but rather as an interesting experience.

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-19-2008, 12:30 AM

^^Yes, the defendant sits there with defense council.

^Re-read my posts in this thread. It was the timing that was the problem; 3 of 4 dates at times when I would be at school 200 miles out of town, & the 4th less than a week before a once-in-a-lifetime event. If it was just a matter of missing work for a couple days, I wouldn't have been upset at all.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

05-30-2008, 11:21 PM	#1
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ShyGuy727 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: O-H! I-O! Gender: Posts: 10,052 Thanks: 35 Thanked 62 Times in 46 Posts Points: 30,900.33 Bank: 20,630.22 Total Points: 51,530.55 Donate	I have a jury duty packet sitting on the floor behind me that supposed to be sent in about a week ago. If they come a-knocking I'll probably just shred it all and deny ever getting it. Nothing they'd be able to do about it. That, or show up wearing an "I Love Jesus" shirt, and keep claiming to know people like the judges or defendants, etc.

05-31-2008, 02:11 PM	#7
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05-31-2008, 04:25 PM	#8
PSYCHOKID909 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: On the run. Gender: Posts: 8,414 Thanks: 79 Thanked 41 Times in 35 Posts Points: 5,605.20 Bank: 4,943.33 Total Points: 10,548.53 Donate	Naw use this instead. CSI tells me how to be a good judge of evidence. - You stupid dog!

05-31-2008, 08:36 PM	#9
Speed Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Some boring place. Gender: Posts: 1,860 Thanks: 472 Thanked 129 Times in 107 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Points: 2,698.10 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,698.10 Donate	Or that you want to "Crank dat Soulja Fag" that would have you removed.

06-01-2008, 05:06 PM	#12
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06-17-2008, 05:23 PM	#14
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06-18-2008, 12:15 AM	#16
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06-18-2008, 03:34 PM	#17
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06-18-2008, 07:18 PM	#18
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06-19-2008, 12:30 AM	#20
*CaptHayfever* Smash Supermod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 19,803 Thanks: 265 Thanked 943 Times in 574 Posts Points: 118,161.68 Bank: 1,884.44 Total Points: 120,046.11 Donate	^^Yes, the defendant sits there with defense council. ^Re-read my posts in this thread. It was the timing that was the problem; 3 of 4 dates at times when I would be at school 200 miles out of town, & the 4th less than a week before a once-in-a-lifetime event. If it was just a matter of missing work for a couple days, I wouldn't have been upset at all. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"