2007-07-17 04:51:11 · 8 answers · asked by Bill W 【ツ】 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The person is obviously doing it to avoid being on jury duty...honestly if I was the judge I would hold him in contempt of court
2007-07-17 05:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by br0hamus 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
To all those folks who think that listening to an MP3 player during a trial is a good way to get off jury duty -- judges aren't dumb. In fact, as is clear from your answers, potential jurors are a lot dumber than judges. Sure, you'll get off jury duty -- but I hope you don't mind spending a night in jail, having your player confiscated, being slapped with a hefty fine, and spending the rest of your life with a contempt conviction tacked on to your record. So, please, go ahead and do it; then get back to Y!Answers and tell us how it went.
2007-07-17 05:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Rеdisca 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there are alternate jurors listening to the case, the Judge will dismiss this juror. If there aren't any alternate jurors, the defense can file a Motion for a Mistrial.
2007-07-17 05:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by CRAIG C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, give that player to the judge then make them pay a fine plus some community service. Then let the one on trial sue them for damages.
2007-07-17 05:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Williamstown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excuse him from jury service of course!
I'm going to try that when I get called.
2007-07-17 05:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by bobrekrabold 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Get rid of them. They are obviously not that interested.
2007-07-17 04:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by livin the dream 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
$100.00 fine and send him back to work.
2007-07-17 07:05:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing!
2007-07-17 04:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋