Jury Duty Bites!

[Ken y Leidys 20]

Who else feels like being called in is a complete waste of time?

I co-founded a 4WD Club, and my job was establishing a policy against DUI while on club events - making me "unsuitable" juror material.

I bribed Police in Mexico - making me "unsuitable" juror material.

I am sick and tired of "them" wasting my time!

[luckytxn 2,265]

I have been called for Federal court jury duty and they expect me to be available for 30 business days. I have asked to be excused as I am an over the road driver and only make money by driving out of town. They denied that but did OK my extension. They asked when I am able to do it and at for now it is February. So they expect me to be available for 6 weeks. My company already knows and they plan on me turning in my brand new truck but will give me another old truck when I return to work. We are trying to work it out at my company how I can pay and keep my medical insurance.

I have done county jury duty now several times and it was for a couple of weeks and I was cool with that and just went fishing or played gold when they didn't need me but 6 weeks is steep. The first time many years ago I threw away the summons but constables actually came and got me and brought me in before the judge who threatened me with being in a holding cell till my duty was over. I was given a choice and I said I would honor the service from then on.

I usually am very good at avoiding being called on a jury by just stating my honest thoughts to the attorneys questions and I get dropped for the pool at that particular trial but have to remain on standby anyway. Now I am going to try to get on a federal jury and hope it is a quick trial as that then frees me from further obligation. I think I know what to say but will study before when the time comes.

[Ken y Leidys 20]

If it wasn't for such strong-arm tactics, nobody would show up to serve.

[luckytxn 2,265]

If it wasn't for such strong-arm tactics, nobody would show up to serve.

Definitely got my attention and showed me the joys of performing ones civic duty.

[Ken y Leidys 20]

Definitely got my attention and showed me the joys of performing ones civic duty.

Um, you're saying that with a tinge of sarcasm?

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I have been called for Federal court jury duty and they expect me to be available for 30 business days. I have asked to be excused as I am an over the road driver and only make money by driving out of town. They denied that but did OK my extension. They asked when I am able to do it and at for now it is February. So they expect me to be available for 6 weeks. My company already knows and they plan on me turning in my brand new truck but will give me another old truck when I return to work. We are trying to work it out at my company how I can pay and keep my medical insurance.

I have done county jury duty now several times and it was for a couple of weeks and I was cool with that and just went fishing or played gold when they didn't need me but 6 weeks is steep. The first time many years ago I threw away the summons but constables actually came and got me and brought me in before the judge who threatened me with being in a holding cell till my duty was over. I was given a choice and I said I would honor the service from then on.

I usually am very good at avoiding being called on a jury by just stating my honest thoughts to the attorneys questions and I get dropped for the pool at that particular trial but have to remain on standby anyway. Now I am going to try to get on a federal jury and hope it is a quick trial as that then frees me from further obligation. I think I know what to say but will study before when the time comes.

Hopefully Palin will do something about this when she is President.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I sat on a criminal jury, and I recommend every citizen sit on at least one jury. It's quite an insight, on both the jeopardies of being in the US, and the power of being a US citizen.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I sat on a criminal jury, and I recommend every citizen sit on at least one jury. It's quite an insight, on both the jeopardies of being in the US, and the power of being a US citizen.

[mawilson 2,133]

Who else feels like being called in is a complete waste of time?

No-one - you're the only selfish ####### around here.

I sure hope that when you're on trial, your jurors will have a better attitude and not consider your fate hanging in the balance a waste of their time.

[SuperDuper! 230]

C'mon, Ken. Jury duty is a gift, honor and privilege. And if you don't do it, they will round you up, put 'cha in jail, and feed ya bread and water, right? :whistle:

[luckytxn 2,265]

Um, you're saying that with a tinge of sarcasm?

Yes I was but i have gotten the summons so many times now that I expect it and go and do it. It is asking a lot though for them to expect me to take 6 weeks off from work.

[luckytxn 2,265]

Hopefully Palin will do something about this when she is President.

If that day comes just shoot me.

[Ban Hammer 13,472]

Hopefully Palin hillary will do something about this when she is President.

fixxored

[Wayne and Claudia 40]

No-one - you're the only selfish ####### around here.

I sure hope that when you're on trial, your jurors will have a better attitude and not consider your fate hanging in the balance a waste of their time.

greatest post I read all night. I sat on a criminal jury one time...was the only ####### voting not guilty because it seemed everyone was in a hurry and I truly did not believe "beyond a reasonable" doubt the gentleman was guilty. Result: Hung jury and the prosecutor refused to re-try the case.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Yes I was but i have gotten the summons so many times now that I expect it and go and do it. It is asking a lot though for them to expect me to take 6 weeks off from work.

So it appears that you have gotten on their "go-to-guy" list, and are reliable EVERY time. Hmmm. Wonder what the opposite decision results in.... NOT the "go-to-guy".

Ever heard of mass arrests for Jury Duty scofflaws? Just sayin'....