Who's ever served? Personally, I've served on 3 jury trials in the past:a civil and a criminal trial and on a grand jury. Was I an idiot for allowing them to select me three times in the past? Anybody who's ever been through Voir Dire (questions from lawyers) can probably relate.
2007-02-26 14:05:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I can certainly relate.
The very first time I was called for jury duty, I was empanelled for a capital murder trial. And I was chosen for the jury. And I had to give up a week of my life in the service of my country and the judicial system.
Talk about a baptism of fire!
2007-02-26 14:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by uhlawpup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was called to jury duty for the first time it was intimidating. First when I got there the room was filled with smoke and it was a sea of humanity. I sat until called and went to the court room. It was a criminal case and the questions were pointed and I answered my point of view and was selected. When it came time to sit down and debate the verdict all the opinions came out and in the end I think justice was served. I do not like it but will do my duty if asked.
2007-02-26 16:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by Pablo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There should have been someone there giving instructions. Perhaps you were not listening. I am glad to see you are doing your civic duty. I have been called for jury duty several times and have been through the lawyer questioning. We may not like it as a juror but if we were the defenant we would want them to do everything they could to make the trial fair. Chances are good that if you were not called you won't have to serve but you will want to check with the court you were called to and be sure. Tell them you were in the restroom or something when they gave instructions and did't think to stop by and find out for sure.
2007-02-28 09:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 13:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on a jury twice. The first trial I was up for I knew everybody. I even knew about the incident. The second time it was a federal trial. I was the only black juror, the defendant was black. Guess who got picked? He was fine but guilty as h*ll.
2007-02-27 17:44:57 · answer #5 · answered by robee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not selected to the jury because you already served in the past. Maybe, they are letting others to serve their term.
2007-02-26 15:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have served and feel it my duty to do so. Not to feel that I should get out of duty because Iam a lawyer or doctor or someone that feels they are important. Everyone should serve when called.
2007-02-28 20:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by allen w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no free get out of jail card.. Jury duty is one of the obligations and responsibilities that balance the rights you have as a citizen. Welcome to the system and thank you for helping keep the system working!
2007-02-26 16:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have... but haven't been selected. I guess you just got lucky that last time in that, there must not have been a case asking for a jury.
2007-02-27 09:56:50 · answer #9 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't have a choice. If they call us to serve, we HAVE to serve. It's part of our duty of being a United States citizen. Whether or not you're an idiot, I have no idea-I don't know you, but you didn't allow them to select you.
2007-02-27 00:51:39 · answer #10 · answered by Evan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋