When was the last time you were on a jury in a major criminal case?

Answer 1

I tried to get on a jury for a possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school. The defense attorney found out I was a cop and BAM! I was gone from jury selection.
I really would've listened to the evidence, because I figure what if it was me, I would want them to be fair.

Answer 2

I've been called for jury duty several times, but I have never served on a jury. In fact, I've only been through the full voir dire (jury selection) process in a criminal case once. It was a minor DUI case and I was the first juror the prosecutor booted.

Answer 3

I was on a Grand Jury in 1991. We heard dozens of cases. Two of which brought the media out. That is a freaky experience, entering the court house with cameras in your way, microphones in your face and reporters asking questions....and we were just the jury.

Answer 4

I was on a federal jury for a local drug case, It was about 1995. The defendant was black. I was the only black in the jury pool. Naturally I was picked for the jury. The defendant was very cute but I had to find him guilty. He's probably out now.

Answer 5

I never have. I've never been picked for a jury even though I would love to be. I haven't even been called for jury duty in 10 years.

Answer 6

Okay, since it's really you, I'll say that unfortunately, I was never on a major criminal case. I served on only one jury and it was extremely minor.

Answer 7

you're able to respond to the jury summons. in case you persist with the classes on the summons, you would be high-quality. in case you have any questions, call the courthouse. they could be nicer in individual than in writing. for the time of jury selection, attorneys will ask you questions on the subject of the case. probability is, if it fairly is the issue which you difficulty approximately, you isn't chosen. yet basically as probably, the case could be approximately some thing as mundane as a breach of settlement or a minor motor vehicle twist of destiny in a carpark.

Answer 8

Years ago, federal trial, guilty verdict, I tried to get out of it but the judge made me stay and that is what got the person convicted. No me, no guilty verdict. I turned the eleven other people around. I did a similar mock civil trial a few months ago to solve a case out of court, that ended 11 to 1, one being a guy who refused to listen to reason. It seems that I am never lucky enough to be on a jury where everybody agrees with me to begin with. Luckily, they all listened, learned and for the most part agreed with me in the end. And in the mock trial the guy thought he knew more than me until the lawyers came in and told him I was correct in my interpretation of the law. I guess all those law courses paid off.

Answer 9

Never, but I would find that very interesting. I was assigned jury duty once, but the case settled before I was chosen.

Answer 10

I've tried major criminal cases, but I'd be kicked off a jury quicker than you can blink. . .(prosecutors don't like me for some odd reason).