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2007-06-01 22:30:27 · 7 answers · asked by jdalejohnd 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I will be on jury duty, later this month. I was advised to bring a book!
2007-06-01 22:50:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first part was really kind of boring. Sit in a big room full of people for a few hours then your group gets called and you sit there another hour or so then either get picked or go home. I was on one for a bank robber so it was very interesting once it got started. We found the evidence overwhelming against him and he got 15 years to life from the judge. because of having a long prison record and being on parole at the time of the attempted bank robery. I thought we did a good thing. I will do it again if and when I get called again. It's part of our responsibility as citizens I think.
2007-06-01 22:46:18 · answer #2 · answered by crusinthru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I served jury duty, and it was rotten. We spent seven hours locked in a room with only warmish water to drink. Then the judge called us in and told us that the attorney for the defendant had been wheeling and dealing with the prosecutor, and that they had hashed out a plea agreement. It was a rotten experience, but if I am called again, I will again present myself, as I feel it is a citizen's duty to participate in the judicial system in the capacity of a juror.
2007-06-01 22:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, anything but boring. It was quite the drama to reach a verdict. The experience was draining.
If I am asked again, I would go. You see the justice system on television, but it is very different to have a real inside seat to the proceedings. The experience was quite instructive. You never know if a day comes when you are in the accused seat, and the jury experience may be useful.
2007-06-01 22:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by epistemology 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Abraham Lincoln said that jury duty is the highest form of patriotism. I think Lincoln said whatever suited his purpose. Jury duty is involuntary servitude and therefore prohibited by the U.S. Constitution. I have never served on a jury and I never will. When called I simply express my deep conviction that a person compelled by law to do what is against his nature cannot be allowed to decide the fate of another.
2007-06-01 22:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It can be very boring. But it is necessary for our justice system to work. I was glad to do my part and you should be also. Please listen even to the boring stuff as someone's future depends on it.
2007-06-01 22:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your wording does not make sense. rephrase your words so we can tel what in the world you are saying
2007-06-02 01:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋