I've been called to Jury Duty, Nov 1 --- Do I need a lawyer?

[indigobusiness]

How can court be in session during (possible) game 7 of the World Series?

This is unAmerican. Where is the Patriot act when you need it?

[ClintonTyree]

1. When they question you for the jury pool...............

just tell them (ala George Carlin) "I'm perfect for this trial, I can tell if a person's quilty from a mile away". You'll be on your way home in minutes. ;)

[indigobusiness]

7. I sort of did that last time.

It was a trial involving a car dealer and I told them my first job was at a car dealership, and I knew all their wily ways. The prosecution batted their eyes at me...the defense team escorted me to the door.

[xultar]

21. Tell'em you agree with the death penalty for tresspass n/t

[indigobusiness]

24. This is Texas...They might make me Governor

if I say that.

[slutticus]

2. Don't they interview you first?

Maybe you can just say something crazy when the lawyers interview you...they'll let you go real quick.

[Massacure]

3. Except dont say anything too crazy or it will be too obvious.

[arwalden]

4. Act Mentally Derranged... Drool... Wet Yourself (A Little)

before showing up. Don't bathe or brush your teeth. Eat an onion beforehand.

[Bronco69]

5. Wait until you hear what the case is about.

Murder trials are kind of fun. I've been on 3 juries and actually it's kind of interesting.

[indigobusiness]

9. Sure, the last time they called it was a trial about an old guy beat near

to death with a shovel, down by the river by a bunch of teenagers.

I was looking forward to that when they plea bargained at the last minute.

But (possible) GAME 7 ???

[JimmyJazz]

6. they will ask you if serving will cause "undue

hardship" - just say "yes" - it's not that hard to get out of serving (although I believe everyone should serve at least once to get a "taste" for the system. IMHO)

[indigobusiness]

10. Actually, I'm the kind of schmuck that would feel good about doing his

duty. But, I'm not sure I'm behind the system anymore.

Feels like I'm more behind the 8 ball.

on edit- Are you a lawyer?

[JimmyJazz]

17. no - a jury profiler!

you're dismissed!

[indigobusiness]

20. Dismissed?

I feel rejected.

[JimmyJazz]

23. I meant from jury duty silly!

:hug:

[indigobusiness]

25. You mean...

there's still a chance?

[JimmyJazz]

26. for us?

[indigobusiness]

28. I'm blushing.

I'm really quite shy.

;]

[JimmyJazz]

29. you've successfully high jacked your own thread to hit on someone

quite a feat, I admit!

What was the question?

:P

[indigobusiness]

31. I'm a bad man.

Completely unworthy.

[indigobusiness]

39. Question?

What question?

[JimmyJazz]

40. I'm sorry, I was freeper hunting! It's a fun sport - now

I am back. So you don't mind high jacking your own thread to hit on a jury profiler? It must be my cute avatar, no? Or, are you a Clash fan, per chance?

[indigobusiness]

41. I could tell you some Clash stories, if that would impress you.

BTW...I missed you terribly.

[JimmyJazz]

42. I have a few of my own, but okay... you first

[indigobusiness]

44. No, I can see that you don't need mine.

now I'm hurt

[DS1]

8. Tell them you can smell guilt on a fella

That should get you booted right quick :-)

[Book Lover]

11. Hey, me too!

I don't follow sports, though; my reason for asking for a delay is my service is that I have an important business meeting that day. Now that I have actually written that out, I feel like a corporate tool. Yikes!

[indigobusiness]

13. I have to show up and beg the judge to cut me loose.

In front of the entire jury pool. I am a man of constant sorrow.

[Book Lover]

15. In my county, you can do that without going to the courthouse

You can ask for a delay of up to 90 days (IIRC) by returning that part of the summons form - it doesn't let you off the hook, but it does make service more convenient. I personally would love to serve, just not on that day! (Plus, it's the day before the election: how could I concentrate on anything?)


I hope the Series is over in 5 for your sake :-)

[indigobusiness]

22. That's right you're not from Texas...

but Texas wants you, anyway.

Still...a 7 game Series is to die for.

[Book Lover]

35. Then I wish for rain on 11/1

so the 7th game is delayed. Does that work out? :-)

[indigobusiness]

37. I'm sure it's a night game, anyway...

So my whole crybaby rant is a moot point.

"MOOT POINT"?

My brush with the criminal justice system is turning me into an attorney.

[Book Lover]

43. The 7th game is scheduled for 10/31

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/schedule/ps_04.jsp

[indigobusiness]

45. Alrighty then...the schedule I saw was wrong...

Probably a Bushco tactic, a misdirection.

Thanks.

[indigobusiness]

38. dupe

please delete

[Habibi]

12. I've received 2 JD summons

(summonses?) in 2 days! Fed and state, and the dates overlap! Am happy to do my duty, but how do I manage 2 of them?

[indigobusiness]

14. Quantum

mechanics.

[Habibi]

16. Okay

Is there a space for that on the qualification questionnaire?

[indigobusiness]

19. Space? All there IS is space

now, do you know what the definition of is, is?

[BoX o BooX]

18. "I shall be pleased and proud to serve, your honor."

"If someone is accused, they must be guilty of SOMETHING. I want to do my part to rid the streets of miscreants."

Voila! Excused.

[indigobusiness]

27. Miscreants are among my best friends

but, I get your drift. Truth always mangles my lies, though. I'll need to practice.

[BoX o BooX]

30. Re-read 1984 before you go.

War is peace. Love is hate. It's amazing what people can convince themselves of when they want to. Just look at the FReepers.

[indigobusiness]

34. Oh I know, Winston...

you don't need to remind me.
But, I'm really glad you did. Thanks.

[EstimatedProphet]

32. I'm pretty sure there will be a lawyer there

I don't think you'll need to bring one just for jury duty.

[Solon]

33. Heh, I never been called to jury duty...

yet. But I do have a funny story, my Grandmother, just a year ago, was called to duty. She was dismissed, the reason was that she babysat the DA, TRUE STORY!!!

[indigobusiness]

36. Funny

that.

[7th_Sephiroth]

46. say the defendant's name is bobby grham

go "Bobby, Bobby Grham, Man where the hell ya been man, havent seen you since we drank all those beers and borrowed your dads ferrari"

[indigobusiness]

47. OK

I'll try that.