2006-08-03 07:54:21 · 11 answers · asked by curiousT 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
If you have a pending case in the county in which the case you are called in, you automatically get dismissed. Personally, I think you should do jury duty, unless it looks like the case is going to take over a week....AKA OJ.....its your civic duty...and you will learn something...
2006-08-03 08:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the beginning of the day when you have to swear an oath that ends with the words "so help me God" don't raise your hand or open your mouth. You'll get called up in front of the judge and asked why and you tell the judge you're an athiest and can't swear to something that doesn't exist.
Also, if you get called into one of the pools, after the lawyers explain the case, they'll ask who can't be objective. Raise your hand. If its a civil case - tell the judge its a frivolous, stupid case and the person is just in it for the money. In a criminal case, you hate gangbangers, believe in capital punishment, would find a guy with tattoos and earring guilty - all work because I've used them. (They love me, send me a summons every 4-5 years - I've never served on a jury yet.)
2006-08-03 17:18:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a criminal case, tell the court that some of your best friends are in law enforcement (or even better a close relative is an officer) and that you would find a cops testimony considerably more believable then a suspect.
If it's a civil case tell the court that you think the courts shouldn't be used to resolve private disputes and that in almost all cases you would dismiss the case.
Of course make sure all of your answers are as biased and extreme as possible. It might also help to pay little attention to instructions and if they ask if you can be fair and objective say no.
2006-08-03 18:26:24 · answer #3 · answered by anzdy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to jury duty and be very opinionated when you answer questions. You will be excused, by the end of the day.
2006-08-03 15:03:07 · answer #4 · answered by limendoz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahahaha! This made me laugh. Well depends on what county you live in. For example in my county they send out a paper to see if you qualify for this service. Usually you can be excused if you are over 70 years old, legal guardian of a child under the age of ten, legal guardian of an elderly person, still attending high school or a full time college student. If it comes down to it when you are being asked questions just say you hate everyone...be a racist and a sexist. Hope this helps some how.
2006-08-03 15:00:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to die dude. In New York people are getting fined for not showing up for jury duty
2006-08-03 15:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by benninb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was called once, but I had moved out of my mother's house and into a different jurisdiction.
2006-08-03 15:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your kids (or your little siblings or your neices, nephews, cousins, neighbor's kids, whoever!!) with you. My grandmother did that when my mom was little and they just sent her home. It's worth a shot.
2006-08-03 14:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by Di 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the country ...go on a vacation.....You never got the memo.
2006-08-03 14:58:29 · answer #9 · answered by edwards_j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a genuine reason to be excused.
2006-08-03 14:57:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋