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In reply to the discussion: I've never served on a jury. Have you? [View all]MontanaMama
(23,366 posts)18. I was called along with a male coworker
for a trial of a man who was accused of assaulting a police officer. My coworker whispered to me youre so going to get picked for this thing. He was correct
I was chosen and it turned out that the prosecutor chose more women than he did men. I believe that he thought women would be more sympathetic to the police officer. It turned out that we acquitted the defendant. While he did in fact strike the police officer, the jury overwhelmingly found that the defendant was baited and coerced. Long story short, the officer had it coming. Over all, I thought it was a good experience and my fellow jurors took it seriously.
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Summoned many times over the years. All but once sent home without being called up. Selected
chia
Aug 2021
#5
I always get excluded before or at voir dire.. some professional occupations and backgrounds
hlthe2b
Aug 2021
#7
Was called several times ages ago... same ole, same ole... married to a lawyer. NEXT!
secondwind
Aug 2021
#10
Never called. Was once the main prosecuton witness in a serious hit and run. After
niyad
Aug 2021
#13
yes, early 2017, LA criminal case (started at the Airport Courthouse, was sent to Santa Monica)
Celerity
Aug 2021
#17
Here in MD, if you serve (or even if you spend all day not being called)...
NurseJackie
Aug 2021
#42
Been summoned twice. First time , the case never went to trial so jury was dismissed.
JoanofArgh
Aug 2021
#40