Jury Duty

[brad]

Got called from jury waiting room to a court room, was told trial could last 5 weeks. Judge asked if anybody had reasons they couldn't take 5 weeks off work/life to do the trial. 2/3rds of the people left. I had no good excuse, though in retrospect I have a number which were better than the ones I heard. (many were damn pathetic

Comments

[bandicoot]

You'll be questioned by attorneys from both sides, and a certain number of challenges for cause and premptory challenges are allowed so attorneys can get rid of panelists who they think won't favor their point of view. Bring along a hard-cover copy of "Mein Kampf". You'll get dismissed on challenge ;)

[burr86]

I was going to suggest bringing a book to the effect of "The Inequalities of the Criminal Justice System" or somesuch. ;)

[scsi]

I have a few gun mags that will surely get you off of any panel.

[themabbi]

Work in in a mention of jury nullification. They'll send you home post haste.

[anonymous]

to gank a quote from Homer Simpson:
"The key is to tell them that you're prejudiced against all races."

[likethe309]

maybe one of the defendents or witnesses or someone has a livejournal. I think thats a good enough reason to get you off the trial.

[ellenlouise]

Civil or criminal? It would probably be really interesting either way, but I'd bet you won't get picked.