I'm a 35 year old, driving, registered voter, and I have NEVER even received a notice as to the *possibility* of being a juror! I can't think of anyone else I know that has had this 'luck'. So, now I'm curious! What was the most interesting case you served on?
2006-12-06 02:14:14 · 20 answers · asked by shellbugger 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I am 38, registered voter and driver, and I also have never received notice to even possibly be a juror! And I want to!!!
One of my bosses was chosen for grand jury duty for an entire month! Monday through Thursday, all day long! He said it was interesting sometimes and boring other times.
I would love to see the process in action as a potential juror, just like you!
2006-12-06 03:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by Leah 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Only been called once - a case involving a traffic accident where the woman who was hit was trying to sue the person who hit her - alleging that the accident caused fibromyalgia which is mysterious condition with no known cause. About 1/3 of the jurors didn't pay attention to the evidence or even care about the outcome of the trial. About 1/3 of the jurors made their minds up based on feelings or things unrelated to the evidence presented, and the other 1/3 actually discussed the evidence. One person said she knew the plaintiff from high school and that she was a liar and a b**ch, and didn't deserve any money. The jury ended up requiring the defendant to pay for some medical bills, but nothing more.
2006-12-06 02:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 28, have had a driver's license since I turned 16, own a home, pay property taxes, am a registered voter and have also NEVER received a notice as to the "possibility" of my being a juror! I find myself wanting to be called for jury duty!
2006-12-06 10:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by ncrebel21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, been on jury duty several times. It's like being in an episode of Perry Mason or Law and Order!
One was a case about aggravated kidnapping. The guy forced a girl into his car with a gun ( although he threw it out of the car during pursuit by the police). As I remember we put him away for several years.
It is only illegal to talk about a case while you are actually serving on the jury. After that, no problem - it's public record anyway.
If you've never served, the whole process is an interesting experience. Everyone should have a chance to see how it works.
2006-12-06 02:18:29 · answer #4 · answered by Bearcat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have been on jury duty. It was a case of a man selling drugs within 100 yards of a school. He didnt dispute that he sold the drugs. He tried to say they had absorbed moisture while in police custody and were heavier than they were when he sold them. It was the first time any one had been tried for that crime-Class X felony in our city. He was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years. Also have served on a coroners jury. They were both interesting to attend and see the justice system work. I would not mind doing it again.
2006-12-06 05:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Served all last year as the Foreman on the Grand Jury here. Then got hit again this year with a summons to appear at a Federal Grand Jury...enough is enough already. And no, cannot talk about it at this time but it was interesting once things began to move. It didn't hurt that our local Prosecutor was hot...and I'm talking MTV Babe hot.
2006-12-06 02:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by Rich B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been chosen twice in 4 years! The first case was a young man who had stolen a car, eluded police through 2 states, and was in possesion of drugs. In my second case, it was an armed robbery and kidnapping at a local hotel. The 3 gentlemen ( and I use that term loosely) entered into the hotel, moved the workers into a closet, and took all monies from the safe and register. The workers of the hotel were held at gunpoint for an hour. The men recieved 30 years for the crime.
2006-12-06 02:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by Panz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have been on a jury, and it was a neat case. You can talk about it once the court has adjourned and verdict has been read. We did a "car crash" and found the guy innocent of causing the crash. We didn't find any probable cause after reviewing all evidence. It was pretty cool and lasted 2 days, and I felt pretty important those 2 days because the people in the court room had to stand up for us and the last day the judge brought us donuts and personally thanked us for our time. He was a nice guy. I hope to get picked again, it is your civic duty to do it, and I highly recommend it. =)
2006-12-06 02:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
I have been chosen for jurty duty but not as an actual juror.
Once, I was eliminated because my pocket had been picked once and that disqualified me because the case being tried was similar.
Another time, I objected to serving on the particular type of jury ....they asked if anyone had any objections to serving .... I did since it involved (something unpleasant) and I was feeling too ill to deal with it. The judge released me without a qualm. The whole process was very interesting and I was impressed by the quality of the judges, their minds, their intelligence. I had not seen it before that time.
2006-12-06 02:27:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was on jury duty once and got picked for the case. It was a civil case and more boring than you can imagine. The juror next to me kept falling asleep during the trial and snoring! It was 6 freakin' days of torturous testimony. i don't with that on my worst enemy. I imagine criminal cases are more interesting.
2006-12-06 02:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by Cyber Stalker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋