called for jury duty?

Question

i've been called for jury duty but i don't want to go so i'm wondering if i make up a lie to get excused is there anyway of them finding out i'm lying and if they do what would happen to me

Answer 1

Congratulations. People like you are what is wrong with this country. You just take and take, but don't even want to give a little bit back.

Answer 2

Greetings! You are asking the wrong person to help you. Yes, you could lie, but if they find out that you are lying, you could be tried for contempt.

If you were honest, you would attend and tell the judge why you don't think you should serve on a jury. He or she will probably dismiss you because the last thing the trial will need is a belligerent juror.

Odds are, you will be very successful in getting an ouster, but just remember this - like voting, if you do not serve on a jury, you have little to complain about when a verdict fails to go your way, no matter how extreme you think it went.

But just so you know, Jury duty is one of the greatest ideas of democracy we have. As a peace time Veteran, I served so that others can vote and can have a say in their day to day manners. If you mess that up, it is up to you.

For me, I have served in one jury and in that trial, I ended up foreperson. I have also been called to US District Court, but the trial was settled.

I haven't served since the trial I was foreperson, but I was there, ready and willing to serve when asked.

You have to let your own conscience be your guide on this one.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I don't think making up a lie is good idea. The pool of people who will come in to be interviewed (as a group) is probably going to be fairly large, so your chances of being chosen aren't that great. You'd be excused if you know any of the people involved or anything about the case in general. Some people are excused if they've been on a jury in the last couple of years. If you've ever had to do it before, they'll ask you questions about the trial, like what were the charges, etc. Most people aren't that excited about serving, but you have to go. Don't try to skip out of the interview....I think they can hold you in contempt of court for that.

Answer 4

If you get out of it you'll just be called back again soon- so might as well go; Last time I went the people dismissed used the excuse that the defendent "looked familiar" to them but they did not remember how they knew them

Answer 5

i just read that the states are starting to come down hard on those that skip out, so if your gonna try it make sure ya got your story straight and evidence to back ya up, cause you
might end up facing the consequences!!!

maybe you should just go so you could help in the quest to bring Truth, Justice, and the American Way!!!

Answer 6

if you have a legitimate reason for not going, give it to them and they will work with you. Otherwise, you must go. By the way, if you lie and get caught, you can look forward to one thing - jail.

Answer 7

Lying will be committing perjury - that's a felony and can result in you getting real jail time.

Answer 8

how would they find out