Life Jury Duty - Page 3

CaliforniaChief · 11-23-2013, 06:43 PM

I just finished serving on a jury on a case that took a week to complete. I have to say that while it throws a definite curve at the schedule, it was an honor to serve and be a part of a really thoughtful group of people who took our job very seriously.

What experiences have you all had on a jury?

Stewie · 11-24-2013, 09:33 AM

I've been called twice but have not served on a jury.

Case 1 was a sexual assault case and the defendant plea bargained at the last minute.

Case 2 was a business deal gone bad, but I had worked with one of the companies that was a defendant. I was dismissed.

**notorious** · 11-24-2013, 09:41 AM

I always wondered what would happen if I was called and explained to them that being on a Jury would literally cost me thousands of dollars.

Self-Employment should exempt people from serving.

CaliforniaChief · 11-24-2013, 09:44 AM

There are hardship exemptions, but you'd better bring paperwork. A lot of people go in saying it and frequently they're told "BFD" and told to go in.

Just bring documentation.

TambaBerry · 11-24-2013, 10:00 AM

I got called once, told them I was away at school, they said they would take me off the list. This was 6 years ago and I've never been called again.

**digger** · 11-24-2013, 10:47 AM

One was a drug possession, One was a robbery (12 years later) He had been on the run but we were not told, and one was Eminent domain.

The drug case they open this can the held the drugs, the smell was crazy bad. Jury found him guilty, but the Judge sends him to rehab camp(what ever the hell that was).

The robbery, every one thought he did it, but at the same time it wasn't proved. He was going to do more time for flight,the Judge talked to us after.

The main problem with the ED case was people(the Jury) not understanding how to damages work. And how the determination of the damages would be calculated. Before appraisal-After appraisal = damages to be paid.

And 3 or 4 times I got called but didn't get picked. This year had been the every other year that I've normally gotten my summons. But no letter, yet.

I guessing most people with a job do there best to get out it, but my work pays.

**notorious** · 11-24-2013, 11:06 AM

Wow, I have not been called nor do I know anyone who has.

Small county population FTW!

GloucesterChief · 11-24-2013, 11:50 AM

I would probably never serve on a jury for this statement:

"I fully believe that jury nullification is an important part of the justice system"

Basically pisses off the judges and prosecutors.

11-23-2013, 06:43 PM
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10495899	Jury Duty I just finished serving on a jury on a case that took a week to complete. I have to say that while it throws a definite curve at the schedule, it was an honor to serve and be a part of a really thoughtful group of people who took our job very seriously. What experiences have you all had on a jury?
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11-24-2013, 09:33 AM	#31
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $-1860099	I've been called twice but have not served on a jury. Case 1 was a sexual assault case and the defendant plea bargained at the last minute. Case 2 was a business deal gone bad, but I had worked with one of the companies that was a defendant. I was dismissed.
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11-24-2013, 09:41 AM	#32
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $-1014116	I always wondered what would happen if I was called and explained to them that being on a Jury would literally cost me thousands of dollars. Self-Employment should exempt people from serving.
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11-24-2013, 09:44 AM	#33
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10495899	There are hardship exemptions, but you'd better bring paperwork. A lot of people go in saying it and frequently they're told "BFD" and told to go in. Just bring documentation.
Posts: 17,471

11-24-2013, 10:00 AM	#34
TambaBerry MVP Join Date: Jan 2013 Casino cash: $-1564459	I got called once, told them I was away at school, they said they would take me off the list. This was 6 years ago and I've never been called again.
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11-24-2013, 10:47 AM	#35
digger Thread I will end you....... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas City, KS Casino cash: $-1570000 VARSITY	One was a drug possession, One was a robbery (12 years later) He had been on the run but we were not told, and one was Eminent domain. The drug case they open this can the held the drugs, the smell was crazy bad. Jury found him guilty, but the Judge sends him to rehab camp(what ever the hell that was). The robbery, every one thought he did it, but at the same time it wasn't proved. He was going to do more time for flight,the Judge talked to us after. The main problem with the ED case was people(the Jury) not understanding how to damages work. And how the determination of the damages would be calculated. Before appraisal-After appraisal = damages to be paid. And 3 or 4 times I got called but didn't get picked. This year had been the every other year that I've normally gotten my summons. But no letter, yet. I guessing most people with a job do there best to get out it, but my work pays. __________________ Patrick Mahomes II MVP 2X Super Bowl MVP 3x Travis Kelce TE GOAT
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11-24-2013, 11:06 AM	#36
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $-1014116	Wow, I have not been called nor do I know anyone who has. Small county population FTW!
Posts: 88,594

11-24-2013, 11:50 AM	#37
GloucesterChief MVP Join Date: Jan 2013 Casino cash: $-2043546	I would probably never serve on a jury for this statement: "I fully believe that jury nullification is an important part of the justice system" Basically pisses off the judges and prosecutors.
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