Rudyc80 Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 I gotta go in May and dont want to be chosen.....i cant afford to miss any time for my buisness. any tips on how not to get chosen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 I gotta go in May and dont want to be chosen.....i cant afford to miss any time for my buisness. any tips on how not to get chosen? 300567[/snapback] you hate anyone who isn't white with blonde hair and blue eyes, don't you? Seriously, though, whatever crime it is (and they'll tell you) let them know that it has happened to you in the past... For example, if your potentially going to be on a jury for a car jacking, tell them that you have been car jacked before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcrusho Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Or just tell them you hate everyone and would vote not guilty for anyone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 I heard its not that easy to get out of jury duty and you really dont get a chance to tell some BS story. My buddy is a prosecuter and told me that. I think the best approach would to be honest and say you are selfemployed and cannot afford to miss work. I believe most cases dont even see court- there is some sort of settlement reached. I am 35 and have never served on jury duty. I have always wanted to and consider it my civic duty. I vote every election- I dont know how I have never been selected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Why would you want to get out of it? It is one of the things that make us a great country. Serve, be a willing member of the jury to hear both sides. If guilty keep the sick SOB out of society for a while. If innocent give him the chance. Better you then someone who will go in and vote guilty/not guilty based on color of skin, time of day, etc... Be aware, listen and be part of this great country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Or just perform your civic !@#$ing duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Why would you want to get out of it? It is one of the things that make us a great country. Serve, be a willing member of the jury to hear both sides. If guilty keep the sick SOB out of society for a while. If innocent give him the chance. Better you then someone who will go in and vote guilty/not guilty based on color of skin, time of day, etc... Be aware, listen and be part of this great country. 300578[/snapback] think he explained why he would want to get out of it... can't miss any time from his business. You can't live on $40 a day... especially if you're self employed and dont have a company paying you for your time away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 think he explained why he would want to get out of it... can't miss any time from his business. You can't live on $40 a day... especially if you're self employed and dont have a company paying you for your time away. 300580[/snapback] And when the guy is found innocent because someone who is white votes him innocent just because he is white (or vice versa), blame yourself. Oh and when he comes back robs your business and shoots your ass, can you afford to take time off then, when you're dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 I asked the DA several different questions about the crime and the person in question. The lawyers don't want someone who asks alot of questions or to be biased, so I was released and didn't have to serve. Thank god because it was a child molestation case. Bummer! In other words, if you get a chance to speak, ask a ton of questions!! They will not like you and should get you out of it. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 If this thread is a indicator of the general feelings in America, no wonder it is going to sh--. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 think he explained why he would want to get out of it... can't miss any time from his business. You can't live on $40 a day... especially if you're self employed and dont have a company paying you for your time away. 300580[/snapback] $40 a day! It's $5 a day here in Nuevo Chersey. I've been called, but never was got on a case that didn't settle. You're asked to indicate on the summons when you return it if serving is a hardship. If the Court Clerks still bring him in, The Judge would probably let him go, but it would still cook a day or two and that would suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 think he explained why he would want to get out of it... can't miss any time from his business. You can't live on $40 a day... especially if you're self employed and dont have a company paying you for your time away. 300580[/snapback] Then that's what you tell them, and they will genererally give you a one-time waiver (NY anyway). I got out of it this way, for legitimate reasons, several years back. A few months ago, I got the call and went in. Used up a morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Why would you want to get out of it? It is one of the things that make us a great country. Serve, be a willing member of the jury to hear both sides. If guilty keep the sick SOB out of society for a while. If innocent give him the chance. Better you then someone who will go in and vote guilty/not guilty based on color of skin, time of day, etc... Be aware, listen and be part of this great country. 300578[/snapback] Well said. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 $40 a day! It's $5 a day here in Nuevo Chersey. I've been called, but never was got on a case that didn't settle. You're asked to indicate on the summons when you return it if serving is a hardship. If the Court Clerks still bring him in, The Judge would probably let him go, but it would still cook a day or two and that would suck. 300587[/snapback] $30 bucks a day in Miami if it lasts three days or longer. $15 dollars a day if only one or two days long. BTW. Parking isn't free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo mike Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Bingo. When I found out Iwas the only one there not getting paid, I made a plan for the next time. When I got the summons I immediately turned it over and on the back they give you space to explain why you could not serve, that's when I wrote that I was behind in my mortgage and could not afford to lose a days pay. Never heard another word. Most employer's will pay your wages, mine did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 If this thread is a indicator of the general feelings in America, no wonder it is going to sh--. 300584[/snapback] My JD stint starts on Mon. I have to call every night starting tomorrow to see if I am to report. I didn't even consider not attending, but then again, my employer is paying me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 How about that you are self employed, and the loss of income would affect you so much mentally that you would not be able to focus on the case properly. tehrefore your judgement would be impaired, because you would be pissed at both the defendant and plaintiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 How about you pretend to be a man, and do your civic duty like everybody else. Just an idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Tell them you are self employed and it would be a financial hardship. You will be excused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Tell them you've waited your whole life to be a jury foreman and you cant wait to lead the jury to the right verdict--even if they think the guy's innocent-- and you'd be willing to stay weeks in deliberation till they see how right you are. Boast how you can outlast anyone in a battle of wills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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