Jury Duty Experiences

JustAMomOf4
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:11:54 +0000

The only time the defendant woke up and sat up in his chair was when the secret service was explaining what was WRONG with the counterfeit money. That was valuable information to the defendant.

LOL. Might was well get an education if you have to stand trial!

I was served long ago when I had 3 toddlers at home and was a stay at home mom without childcare options. I was excused and not called until about two years ago.
I wanted an opportunity to serve because I think it’s our civic duty and I think it would be interesting.
In the jury room, they renumbered us and I drew 8. I thought - Cool! I will be picked to serve then they marched us into the court room. The police officer sitting at the prosecution table was my former neighbor. Needless to say, I was out.
It was a drug case, a mother in her 30’s for cocaine possession and intent to sell and she was found guilty.
I was called again a few weeks ago but my number was too high and they picked a jury before they got to me.