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68. He'd be scary if he was wearing a red MAGA hat.

Wed Aug 7, 2019, 11:41 AM

Aug 2019

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I report for jury service faithfully but I've never served on a jury, possibly because I always speak my mind.

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Attorney wants jurors who won't judge client's face tattoos [View all] Judi Lynn Aug 2019 OP

I can't see how they would matter as to whether or not he's guilty jberryhill Aug 2019 #1

It doesn't. But I suspect it will matter ... Whiskeytide Aug 2019 #55

I would totally be influenced by his looks. moreland01 Aug 2019 #2

he had a "girl friend?" rampartc Aug 2019 #10

I could not be on that jury. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #3

Me either. The ONLY reason they'd want me over someone else is because hlthe2b Aug 2019 #7

I likewise am completely against state sanctioned pre-meditated murder. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #29

I was eliminated in voir dire for a murder case because I was quite opinionated about guns hlthe2b Aug 2019 #35

Fascinating. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #41

Are You From PA? RobinA Aug 2019 #45

No.. this was a case from Northern Colorado from 2015... Sadly, similar cases are probably all hlthe2b Aug 2019 #46

Murder is defined as ... MicaelS Aug 2019 #40

I'm sorry, but premeditated murder is PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #42

I Am Not Sure RobinA Aug 2019 #47

Playing devil's advocate: So state imprisonment is kidnapping by your logic. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2019 #59

No. Not really the same thing. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #61

I agree with you UpInArms Aug 2019 #63

Honestly, I want to be on the jury of the tattoo artist who did this. Liberal Veteran Aug 2019 #21

I agree about the tattoo artist willing to do that ... CatMor Aug 2019 #31

No problem for me... Mike Nelson Aug 2019 #4

I'm glad I'm not in that jury pool..... Little Star Aug 2019 #5

Appearance and demeanor are always relevant. Ponietz Aug 2019 #6

Looking at him, I wondered... zanana1 Aug 2019 #66

they're lying (nt) stopdiggin Aug 2019 #8

Just look for all those people who claim they don't see color lunasun Aug 2019 #9

I probably BigOleDummy Aug 2019 #11

Nope sorry. Actions have consequences. Runningdawg Aug 2019 #12

I don't see anything immediately offensive. Codeine Aug 2019 #13

Get some blind jurors. milestogo Aug 2019 #14

Nothing that a nice suit wouldn't address... brooklynite Aug 2019 #15

Gully Foyle is my name. Dave Starsky Aug 2019 #16

The Stars My Destination! BigOleDummy Aug 2019 #48

It is one of my favorite books of all time. Dave Starsky Aug 2019 #52

Indeed! BigOleDummy Aug 2019 #54

I keep wondering what his childhood was like, Ilsa Aug 2019 #56

Right off the bat he's guilty of being a fucking moron. Vinca Aug 2019 #17

I've declined to hire somebody with face tats Jake Stern Aug 2019 #18

Yes, appearance absolutely matters. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2019 #30

A close friend from college has quite a few tats on his hands/lower arms Jake Stern Aug 2019 #38

While I don't LOVE tattoos, I can handle most of them. Not this. LisaM Aug 2019 #36

That would be an "either you cover it up or you're out" kind of thing Jake Stern Aug 2019 #39

Yeah, good luck with that! FiveGoodMen Aug 2019 #19

What face? All I see are tattoos. Liberal Veteran Aug 2019 #20

when someone shows you who they are...lol. nt msongs Aug 2019 #22

Please ignore the fact that my client isn't afraid to commit to incredibly stupid actions blugbox Aug 2019 #23

I don't think I could serve on that jury ripcord Aug 2019 #24

Geez. There's makeup that covers tattoos n/t TexasBushwhacker Aug 2019 #25

My feelings exactly. How are you going to find 12 people not influenced by his tattoos and how LisaL Aug 2019 #27

I can honestly say I would always judge based on the evidence Skittles Aug 2019 #26

The demonic glowing red eyes could also be a problem n/t bronxiteforever Aug 2019 #28

+1 Lulu KC Aug 2019 #64

There really should be a law against allowing facial tattoos, to save OnDoutside Aug 2019 #32

Aside from how 'fair' a juror I would be in such a case (I'd like to think I'd still be fair) ... mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #33

This is why we have the option whistler162 Aug 2019 #34

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." 3catwoman3 Aug 2019 #37

Count me among them, as well. Dave Starsky Aug 2019 #43

I would not even tattoo my kids' names on my... 3catwoman3 Aug 2019 #49

I was a tattoo artist, but I wouldn't have done *that*. BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2019 #44

Did you ever do anything like those... 3catwoman3 Aug 2019 #50

No I never did any scar coverups. Those are gorgeous!!! BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2019 #67

A paper bag over his head would seem appropriate. n/t spike jones Aug 2019 #51

el diablo lapfog_1 Aug 2019 #53

I don't think I would have gone with the full-face tattoo, and most particularly the PatrickforO Aug 2019 #57

No way could I not be influenced Raine Aug 2019 #58

Future post-prison job opportunity?... GReedDiamond Aug 2019 #60

gonns be a challenge to find a jury of his peers olddad65 Aug 2019 #62

If he hadn't killed two people, I'd feel sorry for him. zanana1 Aug 2019 #65

He'd be scary if he was wearing a red MAGA hat. hunter Aug 2019 #68

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