How to get out of jury duty

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LoL!

the juror, known as r-39 because potential panelists can be identified only by their numbers, said that "murder is murder," even if it's self-defense.

read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/13...#ixzz2w88qktgk

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Once during jury duty a juror was released for their response to the question, "do you understand that someone is presumed innocent?"; their response, "no. he looks guilty."

[fj1200]

LoL!

... said that "murder is murder," even if it's self-defense.

I wonder if r-39 know that all murder is killing but not all killing is murder.

[jimnyc]

*knock on wood*

Never had the displeasure to serve my community via jury duty, but my wife has had to go many times! I think I would answer honestly, I hate everyone equally, so that would mean the defendant is guilty as fuck and the prosecution is full of liars. I would then pull out my copy of Catcher in the Rye just prior to being dismissed.

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Once during jury duty a juror was released for their response to the question, "do you understand that someone is presumed innocent?"; their response, "no. he looks guilty."

Log. If it was YOU. Would you feel the same if YOU...happened to be the ACCUSED, waiting for your day in court????

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Log. If it was YOU. Would you feel the same if YOU...happened to be the ACCUSED, waiting for your day in court????

Wasn't me. I ended up being foreman. Guilty: 1st degree murder - 26 to life. Maybe that prospective juror knew something I didn't. But I'm a fan of due process; so I was proud to serve.

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Wasn't me. I ended up being foreman. Guilty: 1st degree murder - 26 to life. Maybe that prospective juror knew something I didn't. But I'm a fan of due process; so I was proud to serve.

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Wasn't me. I ended up being foreman. Guilty: 1st degree murder - 26 to life. Maybe that prospective juror knew something I didn't. But I'm a fan of due process; so I was proud to serve.

So, we should ask those who intentionally try, or want to get out of Jury duty, the question I asked you.

When the shoe is on the other foot...so to speak. Wonder how someone being Tried for something would like it if everyone felt that way?

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So, we should ask those who intentionally try, or want to get out of Jury duty, the question I asked you.

When the shoe is on the other foot...so to speak. Wonder how someone being Tried for something would like it if everyone felt that way?

I wouldn't want someone on a jury that wasn't capable of performing the task. If someone just doesn't want to be there, thats a different story and on a previous jury (I've been in three)the judge refused to release a juror for just not wanting to be there and making excuses about how she "knew people in law enforcement" or some such.
As to your question, I have faith that a jury can still be formed. Venue changes maybe necessary in some cases, but nevertheless, a fair trial and an impartial jury can be found. To be honest, I have less faith in the courts' agents than the jurists.

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So, we should ask those who intentionally try, or want to get out of Jury duty, the question I asked you.

When the shoe is on the other foot...so to speak. Wonder how someone being Tried for something would like it if everyone felt that way?

Would you be willing to sacrifice $20,000 in income to be on an eight week jury? Be honest. What if you didn't plan to be without that income?

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Would you be willing to sacrifice $20,000 in income to be on an eight week jury? Be honest. What if you didn't plan to be without that income?

I'll say exactly what you want to hear. But it wouldn't matter what I said here anyhow.
The question is...IF YOU, or I were the accused, and about to stand trial. Would we feel the same way about who was chosen as OUR Jury????

I have been called for Jury Duty twice, and during the jury selection process. I heard people giving all kinds of reasons..even for planned vacations that would cost them money to cancel.
Of course. Losing 20K would hurt. It would hurt anyone.
By the way. I wasn't picked on both occasions because, when asked. I told them any time I heard the words DRUGS, and GUN. I pretty much knew how I felt.
Not selected.

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I'll say exactly what you want to hear. But it wouldn't matter what I said here anyhow.
The question is...IF YOU, or I were the accused, and about to stand trial. Would we feel the same way about who was chosen as OUR Jury????

I have been called for Jury Duty twice, and during the jury selection process. I heard people giving all kinds of reasons..even for planned vacations that would cost them money to cancel.
Of course. Losing 20K would hurt. It would hurt anyone.
By the way. I wasn't picked on both occasions because, when asked. I told them any time I heard the words DRUGS, and GUN. I pretty much knew how I felt.
Not selected.

Well, same question as you asked me. What if everyone felt like you on the bold above; all a prosecution would have to do is bring up drug and gun charges and presto, no jury. What if it were YOU and you were INNOCENT?

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Well, same question as you asked me. What if everyone felt like you on the bold above; all a prosecution would have to do is bring up drug and gun charges and presto, no jury. What if it were YOU and you were INNOCENT?

Look at the title of this thread. Here is my response. "EXACTLY!"

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Well, same question as you asked me. What if everyone felt like you on the bold above; all a prosecution would have to do is bring up drug and gun charges and presto, no jury. What if it were YOU and you were INNOCENT?

Look at the title of this thread. Here is my response. "EXACTLY!"

"How to get out of jury duty." That's your answer?
more like, "how to get railroaded by the government"

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"How to get out of jury duty." That's your answer?
more like, "how to get railroaded by the government"

Just to let you know how your lack of comprehension precedes you Log. This thread IS NOT MY THREAD.

If you feel a need to argue about this topic. Take it to the AUTHOR of the thread.

You asked a question. I answered it.

Not my fault you MUST disagree. GROW UP.