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Offline Sgt. Pate

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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2008, 03:59:48 PM »
It's kinda funny, ever since I told them I couldn't serve because the voices in my head said to stay home and clean the guns... they haven't asked me again!  ???
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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2008, 04:30:15 PM »
Quote from: TimmJ on August 06, 2008, 12:16:08 PM
I read everything you wrote but I didnt respond to it, sorry.  I have to disagree with you.  One of our customers here at the flooring store was( is) an attorney and he is a headshaver.  So I dont see where that would play a role in you getting picked for jury duty or not.  What if I was someone who wanted to be on a jury.  I could fight for my right and that would be discrimination.
Tim, You missed the whole point of my post. You do have rights. You have the right to be called for jury duty. But your rights stop there.

It's the attorney's and the judge that select who will be on the jury.
They will select who they think will be the best fit for their case.
And if that means discrimination so be it.

Rights....schmights!  :Xo!
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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2008, 08:00:52 PM »
Quote from: BaldBen on August 06, 2008, 10:06:11 AM

...attorneys don't select Headshavers because they tend to be free and independent thinkers and cannot be easily led around by an attorney's argument.


YEP!!  I have heard this before myself.

My last JD experience was in 2000.  I did not shave my head then.  It was a murder trial.  I'm pretty sure I was de-selected by the defense team because I'm a proponent of the death penalty and spoke freely about it.
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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #18 on: August 06, 2008, 11:48:55 PM »
It's been two years since I have done jury duty.  People around here always act shocked when they get the notice for jury duty.  Shame that in KY if you drive you can be called for jury duty.   ;D 
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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2008, 01:43:06 AM »
It's been about 6 years or so for me.  Was there for 3 days.  Some guy kidnapped and tied up his girlfriend.  Put her in the trunk of his car and drove around for a few hours before dropping her off.  Didn't tell her where she was or anything, just dropped her off and left.

GUILTY!  of kidnapping, false imprisonment, DUI and I think terroristic threats.

I did my civic duty and will do it again any time.
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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2008, 04:49:45 AM »
As I mentioned earlier, I've been let off the hook both times called during the last 7 years due to moving to a different county....    But, if called now (after living in the county for a while although now moving to a diff house in this county), my problem with it all is that I'm self-employed and therefore don't make a penny while serving.   I believe in doing my part, but not at the sake of losing income. 

So, I'm not sure how that will play out when or if I get called again.  I'm not sure if they'll accept that as reason enough for dismissal.    Perhaps my sly head will scare them away ....

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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #21 on: August 07, 2008, 07:02:38 AM »
Quote from: BaldBen on August 06, 2008, 04:30:15 PM

Tim, You missed the whole point of my post. You do have rights. You have the right to be called for jury duty. But your rights stop there.

It's the attorney's and the judge that select who will be on the jury.
They will select who they think will be the best fit for their case.
And if that means discrimination so be it.

Rights....schmights!  :Xo!

Your right on the money there... you may get a notice to serve, BUT do to looks and your job that you hold, if one side or the other does not like you for any reason, your toast.

I was informed by mail for US District Court for federal jury but because at the time in 2005 I was a deputy sheriff, I was not required to be on any jury.
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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #22 on: August 07, 2008, 07:17:07 AM »
BEN....I am gonna punch you b0x3r lol
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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #23 on: August 07, 2008, 09:24:13 AM »
Quote from: Sgt. Pate on August 06, 2008, 03:59:48 PM

It's kinda funny, ever since I told them I couldn't serve because the voices in my head said to stay home and clean the guns... they haven't asked me again!  ???


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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #24 on: August 07, 2008, 09:33:43 AM »
The last time I was called to jury duty was in 1993. I was selected and served on the jury in a kidnapping case here in California. Yes the defendant was convicted.
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Re: WHEN was the last time U got called 4 jury duty?
« Reply #25 on: August 07, 2008, 09:50:25 AM »
Quote from: BaldBen on August 06, 2008, 10:14:36 AM

Sometimes I wonder why I go to the trouble of writing a lengthy post.
Bet you didn't even read what I said.


BaldBen...I'm with ya on that....

no offense to just Timmmmmay....but A LOT of folks just hit reply without AT LEAST reading a few prior posts...

We've had entire threads, I think, where everyone is just replying without reading anyone elses post....nit picky? prolly...

Me and Nomad discussed this in Chicago.....

I feel funny if I don't go back and get the context and flow of the conversation...and acknowlege folks' other musings.

 #i&@

OK....back to Jury Duty (sorry)
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