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Old 10-03-2018, 01:44 PM
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The defense asked about the part on the questionnaire where I said my sister was an Assistant State Attorney working in another county. I answered yes. They said I was dismissed. I think they didn't believe that I could be impartial. Sadly I know I would have been. Never found out about much about the crime or the trial.

Yup... they (mostly the defense) don't want anyone who has any knowledge of the justice system or are friends/relatives of anyone who does.... It's why I wasn't selected for this jury. And probably why I won't be selected for any future juries, either. They want people who know nothing about "the system" and, therefore, can be easily manipulated.




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I feel very strongly about the right to trial by jury and would not shy away or try to get out of it even though it would cause turmoil in my daily routine with my special needs daughter and my other kids. Somethings need to be done for the greater good of society.

Neither would I, for the same reasons. There, but for the grace of God go any of us. We would all want a competent and committed jury to weigh any matters of importance to each of us. It behooves us, then, to do our part to contribute to the success of that portion of the system. Only then, will justice be truly served.
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Well, I have to report tomorrow. I wonder how me working closely with law enforcement will work for me.
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Old 10-04-2018, 11:13 PM
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Well, I have to report tomorrow. I wonder how me working closely with law enforcement will work for me.

It may not be *that* helpful (in terms of getting you "excused")... But if you know a lot of judges and lawyers, that will help!
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Old 10-05-2018, 11:03 AM
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It may not be *that* helpful (in terms of getting you "excused")... But if you know a lot of judges and lawyers, that will help!
Didn't even need to say a word... didn't get selected. Now on to a long weekend.
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