I was one 2 years ago. I went in, signed in at the desk and waited in the courtroom with the others. 15 minutes or so later, the defendant walked in and pled guilty. We all left without even having to do anything. I also got a check for about $40 or somewhere around there for showing up to jury duty.
One of my friends said he did his all benz'd out and it was still boring, so I'd say expect to be bored lol
I know it's hard for you but try not to incessantly call the defendant a dumb republican or something. It's probably true but you'll just get kicked out or fined or something.
Yes.
I got a child sex abuse trial.
It was actually really interesting to see justice being done though some of the evidence was a bit horrible.
The guy was guilty, we all agreed within a couple of hours and he got 12 years.
Rape the judge so you won't be jury.
[QUOTE=mikfoz;29299920]Yes.
I got a child sex abuse trial.
It was actually really interesting to see justice being done though some of the evidence was a bit horrible.
The guy was guilty, we all agreed within a couple of hours and he got 12 years.[/QUOTE]
it says on the form if you're 70 over or older you can be permanently excused from jury duty
did you not want to be excused?
dont tell anyone about the case who isnt in the jurors room or you can be held in contempt of court.
Pay attention to everything said and don't make eye contact with anyone.
Making eye contact will drag you to their emotional state and you will start using more emotion instead of logic to make your decisions.
When a lawyer is in the middle of defending someones case stand up and if your on the highers row rolls down over everyones head while screaming
Start sneaking innuendos into your comments. Ask to be the voice of the jury for extra bonus-points.
Tell them you hate black people
You will most likely not be selected. Depends on how many other potential jurors are. They will ask you questions that will try to remove the bias from the jury pool. It will be long a long day, and if you are selected, and get a case that takes a long time, it sucks.
you probably don't even actually have to serve, most people don't
When they check your suitability just say you've heard about the case before on the news or something, you won't have to do it
Just scream Guilty out there while it's in session. ( Do this multiple times for a bonus! )
Remember that you could be ruining the life of someone innocent. Be absolutely sure before you make your decision.
[QUOTE=Kimaru;29301593]Just scream Guilty out there while it's in session. ( Do this multiple times for a bonus! )[/QUOTE]
Turn your chair around while court is in session and face the wall
Yell 'OBJECTION!' in the middle of either the offense or defenses' opening arguments for maximum points.
[QUOTE=Thorny;29301788]Yell 'OBJECTION!' in the middle of either the offense or defenses' opening arguments for maximum points.[/QUOTE]
That would be great to see a Jury member do that.
Tell them that you tend to be biased and make assumptions.
Scream "You can't handle the truth" or any other famous, generic court scene line at every possible opportunity.
You'll either get to laugh at the mockery you make of the justice system or get thrown out and voila, no more jury duty.
Report back.
[editline]19th April 2011[/editline]
I need to know what happens for future reference.
Although I've never been a juror the damn court house seems to love me and I've been picked 3 times since I turned 18 (I'm 21... do the math, I got fucked). Chances are you won't be even summoned to the jury box, and chances are much better that you won't be picked. I've been in the Jury Box twice, once at the beginning of the day and once RIGHT BEFORE THEY LET EVERYONE GO (seriously fuck those guys). It's not so bad though, but bring a book cuz you will most likely be in the lounge for a good 5 hours or more. If you are summoned to the box you've generally got no reason to not be there so if you feel patriotic help the justice system out and do your duty.
If you're an unscrupulous ass or have prior engagements there are some ways to not be picked for the process. The first is acting like a fucking idiot, I've heard stories from fellow jurors on how they got out including but not limited to:
1. Racism if the crime has a minority involved (E.G. "Does anyone have any reasons they can not be impartial?" "Yes your honor, I hate <insert racial slur here>"). I don't condone this one, but one of the jurors told me they did this to get out of jury duty.
2. Volunteering the fact that you think that the justice system is unfair (E.G. "I think that the justice system is in favor of plaintiff as they can stop trial at any time).
3. "Accidentally" letting bodily functions (I.E. Farting) go in the middle of court.
The other way is to insert the fact that you know something about the case at hand. I did this unwittingly twice by saying the I lived near the scene of the incident, and that I've had experience with certain types of developers before (even though I attested I could be impartial).
Regardless, hope you can stand court.
Hold up a sign saying "The Defendant Is A Faggot" and smile. But i heard Jury duty is quite fun. Laying down the law and all that.
When you first go, they'll tell you the basics of the case, then they ask a few questions. If you don't want to be in the jury, just b completely serious act act like a racist extremely biased individual. Most likely they'll take you off the jury, but you'll still get the money for showing up.
[QUOTE=doomkiwi;29301883]Although I've never been a juror the damn court house seems to love me and I've been picked 3 times since I turned 18 (I'm 21... do the math, I got fucked). Chances are you won't be even summoned to the jury box, and chances are much better that you won't be picked. I've been in the Jury Box twice, once at the beginning of the day and once RIGHT BEFORE THEY LET EVERYONE GO (seriously fuck those guys). It's not so bad though, but bring a book cuz you will most likely be in the lounge for a good 5 hours or more. If you are summoned to the box you've generally got no reason to not be there so if you feel patriotic help the justice system out and do your duty.
If you're an unscrupulous ass or have prior engagements there are some ways to not be picked for the process. The first is acting like a fucking idiot, I've heard stories from fellow jurors on how they got out including but not limited to:
1. Racism if the crime has a minority involved (E.G. "Does anyone have any reasons they can not be impartial?" "Yes your honor, I hate <insert racial slur here>"). I don't condone this one, but one of the jurors told me they did this to get out of jury duty.
2. Volunteering the fact that you think that the justice system is unfair (E.G. "I think that the justice system is in favor of plaintiff as they can stop trial at any time).
3. "Accidentally" letting bodily functions (I.E. Farting) go in the middle of court.
The other way is to insert the fact that you know something about the case at hand. I did this unwittingly twice by saying the I lived near the scene of the incident, and that I've had experience with certain types of developers before (even though I attested I could be impartial).
Regardless, hope you can stand court.[/QUOTE]
Wait farting gets you out of Jury duty? Wow.
[QUOTE=evilweazel;29299895]I know it's hard for you but try not to incessantly call the defendant a dumb republican or something. It's probably true but you'll just get kicked out or fined or something.[/QUOTE]
Freedom of speech my ass.
All you have to do to get out of jury duty is say to the judge "I am going to be a great jurror. I can tell a guilty person for an innocent one just by looking. I don't even need to see the evedince."
[QUOTE=BigBeretFrenchi;29301941]Wait farting gets you out of Jury duty? Wow.[/QUOTE]
Loudly and repeatedly generally makes everyone hate you. I wasn't there when it happened so the guy could have been lying out of his ass, but would ANYONE want to be in the room with a man who repeatedly let out large farts in the period of an hour?
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