WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? - The Firearms Forum

jack404 · 11-21-2011, 02:45 AM

November for December

third time this year !!

how often you folks get called up ?

hassle is too many folks get trivial troubles and it strikes em off the list

woolleyworm · 11-21-2011, 03:12 AM

I have yet to be called and I've been a registered voter for over 20 years now. Maybe I'm on the list of "not welcomed for jury duty" ???

jacksonco · 11-21-2011, 04:45 AM

I received notice over 20yrs ago that I was a possible for federal jury duty but never got the summons for it.

jack404 · 11-21-2011, 05:05 AM

last one i dunno what it was about i got asked what do i think should happen to rapists and i told em , one guy say something to another guy and the beak said "your excused" and i came home ..

11-21-2011, 05:26 AM

I have done it once. I showed up got my money. Sat in a room reading a news paper for 2 hours then they said the witness didn't show up you can leave.

So I went home packed up and went deer waiting. Waited the rest of the day for nothing.

terryu1 · 11-21-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jack404

November for December

third time this year !!

how often you folks get called up ?

hassle is too many folks get trivial troubles and it strikes em off the list

Usually we only get called for our County Court but once you are called and you go (whether you are picked for a jury or not) you do not have to go again for two years. My wife just got another and she was on a jury for a case last year. One phone call took care of it. They send them though cause some have nothing else to do and enjoy it. Personally I find it hard to sit there for hours on end waiting. HOWEVER, I have only been called twice in past ten years and both times received a letter prior to the date I was to go telling me I did not have to go. I guess they know me LOL

goofy · 11-21-2011, 05:52 AM

I have never gotten the letter and nether has my wife.Gess they know us

Jackman · 11-21-2011, 06:54 AM

19 years called three times.......

jack404 · 11-21-2011, 06:59 AM

it was once a year here but jury duty and a few other things are connected to criminal history etc ,

when gun control can in a few hundred thousand got records and now its linked to fines and driving records they have to send you through two times i suppose , they changed to law to allow it

see how police states work ? driving charges , no jury duty , no gun permit , a few other things ..

but folks have turned it round on the govt and claim disadvantaged to get priority on other stuff, its screwed ..

JLA · 11-21-2011, 07:24 AM

I have been summoned twice this year. got out of it both times.

I just told them I wasnt coming because i couldnt afford the time off work. They excused me no problem.

jack404 · 11-21-2011, 07:29 AM

I dont mind doing it , just commenting on the frequency

I was on one once about a guy who beat up his dog and a another guy saw it , punched him out one time he was beating the dog and took it home and looked after it

great case eh , the guy who beat the lowlife did get pinched and 100 hours community service and no record if he completed it correctly and on time

the guy with the dog got 15 months gaol for animal cruelty and lost the dog to the bloke who defended it ..

another was just a "he said /she said" real estate tussle

another a drunk on his 4th DUI ..

CampingJosh · 11-21-2011, 08:59 AM

I've never been selected, but my wife is currently "available" to be summoned. She actually has been called twice this quarter to come in, but both times there was a plea bargain before they actually began jury selection.

I don't know that I ever will be selected. At least in this area, ministers are dismissed based on occupation without even requesting it. For some reason, they just don't want us.

DixieLandMan · 11-21-2011, 09:48 AM

only been called once. Malpractice case.

dons2346 · 11-21-2011, 10:24 AM

65 years, only called twice.

jjmitchell60 · 11-21-2011, 11:04 AM

State law here is we cannot get called but for a 6 month period in a 2 year span. I am currently on the grand jury for 3 more months and cannot be called agin for state jury duty for 2 years. As to federal jury duty, never been called and hope I never do! By the way, here in the State of KY we receive a whopping $12.50 a day for jury duty no matter if you are there 1 hour or 20 hours. I will be at grand jury duty 5 times in 6 months, third Monday each month which today was one, and I will get a check in March for $75. Jury pay here in KY has been the same amount since the 1950s or so.

Carne Frio · 11-21-2011, 11:10 AM

Last time I was called for jury duty was for a federal trial. All prospective jurors
we told to stand and give our names. That went smoothly until one old guy said
his name then added, " I believe in the death penalty". It was not a death penalty
case. He was the first one excused.

red14 · 11-21-2011, 11:34 AM

I have been called 5 times, once excused because I had just had total knee replacement surgery.
Four times I went down for a day, twice not chosen, two trials, single day and three days (Federal)
both cases found defendants guilty.

Actually, they were kinda interesting cases, not like TV at all. Didn't like it, but a citizen must do
his/her job, or we have anarchy.

DixieLandMan · 11-21-2011, 11:55 AM

I was lucky. My company that I work for will still pay you if you are on jury duty.

HunterAlpha1 · 11-21-2011, 04:47 PM

i received a notice to prepare to be selected for jury duty, and to call a certain number at a certain time and date to find out if i would be, but the trial was canceled.

i was somewhat disappointed; a little experience in our legal system wouldn't have done me any harm.

permafrost · 11-21-2011, 05:13 PM

I've been called several times , but never made it past voir dire. If you have a real opinion or are sure of anything at all you will be excused.They prefer young college age idealists or really ignorant jurors. Someone who can be swayed easily. I think I would be ashamed to actually get seated on a jury. The last time they asked me if I remembered the murder in question from the news released at the time of the murder..I proceeded to tell them about the overturned wheel chair in the snow and how red the blood looked against the white snow.(horrible crime by caregiver for a few bucks). They stopped me and excused me very quickly. I hope I swayed a few jurors before they excused me. JMO

armedandsafe · 11-21-2011, 07:50 PM

I was called for federal once, the day after I moved out of the district.

I was called once here. When the defense heard I was a school bus driver who had seen two of his kids die from illegal drugs, he dismissed me. Wonder why? It surely wouldn't be because his client was caught at an elementary school with packets of drugs for sale. Hmmmmm?

FirstInLine was called 4 times in 18 months, until we asked if they were more interested in following the law or talking to the judge during their trial.

Pops

Dennis C · 11-21-2011, 07:56 PM

I never get called, since working at a prison would "taint" my view of criminals. Lucky me!

dad2thebone · 11-21-2011, 08:04 PM

been called a bunch of times but being a emergency on call always got me outta it. now im excusedfor medical reasons

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 11-21-2011, 09:08 PM

With me, you can only get call once every two years with the State. Federal, at the most, it seems, once a year.

Gabob · 11-21-2011, 10:07 PM

I was exempt because of my profession until a few years ago when the law was changed. Since then I am exempt because of age and health, I have, however, had to testify in four court cases as a witness

11-21-2011, 02:45 AM	#1
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? November for December third time this year !! how often you folks get called up ? hassle is too many folks get trivial troubles and it strikes em off the list -->

11-21-2011, 03:12 AM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,888	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I have yet to be called and I've been a registered voter for over 20 years now. Maybe I'm on the list of "not welcomed for jury duty" ??? __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

11-21-2011, 04:45 AM	#3
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I received notice over 20yrs ago that I was a possible for federal jury duty but never got the summons for it.

11-21-2011, 05:05 AM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? last one i dunno what it was about i got asked what do i think should happen to rapists and i told em , one guy say something to another guy and the beak said "your excused" and i came home ..

11-21-2011, 05:26 AM	#5
cpttango30 Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I have done it once. I showed up got my money. Sat in a room reading a news paper for 2 hours then they said the witness didn't show up you can leave. So I went home packed up and went deer waiting. Waited the rest of the day for nothing.

11-21-2011, 05:52 AM	#7
goofy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Contributor Posts: 2,063	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I have never gotten the letter and nether has my wife.Gess they know us

11-21-2011, 06:54 AM	#8
Jackman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 446	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? 19 years called three times.......

11-21-2011, 06:59 AM	#9
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? it was once a year here but jury duty and a few other things are connected to criminal history etc , when gun control can in a few hundred thousand got records and now its linked to fines and driving records they have to send you through two times i suppose , they changed to law to allow it see how police states work ? driving charges , no jury duty , no gun permit , a few other things .. but folks have turned it round on the govt and claim disadvantaged to get priority on other stuff, its screwed .. Last edited by jack404; 11-21-2011 at 07:03 AM..

11-21-2011, 07:24 AM	#10
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I have been summoned twice this year. got out of it both times. I just told them I wasnt coming because i couldnt afford the time off work. They excused me no problem. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-21-2011, 07:29 AM	#11
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I dont mind doing it , just commenting on the frequency I was on one once about a guy who beat up his dog and a another guy saw it , punched him out one time he was beating the dog and took it home and looked after it great case eh , the guy who beat the lowlife did get pinched and 100 hours community service and no record if he completed it correctly and on time the guy with the dog got 15 months gaol for animal cruelty and lost the dog to the bloke who defended it .. another was just a "he said /she said" real estate tussle another a drunk on his 4th DUI ..

11-21-2011, 08:59 AM	#12
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,800	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I've never been selected, but my wife is currently "available" to be summoned. She actually has been called twice this quarter to come in, but both times there was a plea bargain before they actually began jury selection. I don't know that I ever will be selected. At least in this area, ministers are dismissed based on occupation without even requesting it. For some reason, they just don't want us. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

11-21-2011, 09:48 AM	#13
DixieLandMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 618	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? only been called once. Malpractice case.

11-21-2011, 10:24 AM	#14
dons2346 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Move between WA and points south Contributor Posts: 1,431	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? 65 years, only called twice. __________________ "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, 1785

11-21-2011, 11:04 AM	#15
jjmitchell60 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raised in Buzzard Roost near Frog Town in hillls of Kentucky Contributor Posts: 1,474	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? State law here is we cannot get called but for a 6 month period in a 2 year span. I am currently on the grand jury for 3 more months and cannot be called agin for state jury duty for 2 years. As to federal jury duty, never been called and hope I never do! By the way, here in the State of KY we receive a whopping $12.50 a day for jury duty no matter if you are there 1 hour or 20 hours. I will be at grand jury duty 5 times in 6 months, third Monday each month which today was one, and I will get a check in March for $75. Jury pay here in KY has been the same amount since the 1950s or so. __________________ Oath Keepers NOT ON OUR WATCH www.oathkeepers.org 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes Duty... Thomas Jefferson

11-21-2011, 11:10 AM	#16
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Posts: 701	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? Last time I was called for jury duty was for a federal trial. All prospective jurors we told to stand and give our names. That went smoothly until one old guy said his name then added, " I believe in the death penalty". It was not a death penalty case. He was the first one excused.

11-21-2011, 11:34 AM	#17
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,916	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I have been called 5 times, once excused because I had just had total knee replacement surgery. Four times I went down for a day, twice not chosen, two trials, single day and three days (Federal) both cases found defendants guilty. Actually, they were kinda interesting cases, not like TV at all. Didn't like it, but a citizen must do his/her job, or we have anarchy. __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position. Last edited by red14; 11-21-2011 at 11:37 AM..

11-21-2011, 11:55 AM	#18
DixieLandMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 618	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I was lucky. My company that I work for will still pay you if you are on jury duty.

11-21-2011, 04:47 PM	#19
HunterAlpha1 Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,049	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? i received a notice to prepare to be selected for jury duty, and to call a certain number at a certain time and date to find out if i would be, but the trial was canceled. i was somewhat disappointed; a little experience in our legal system wouldn't have done me any harm.

11-21-2011, 05:13 PM	#20
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,776	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I've been called several times , but never made it past voir dire. If you have a real opinion or are sure of anything at all you will be excused.They prefer young college age idealists or really ignorant jurors. Someone who can be swayed easily. I think I would be ashamed to actually get seated on a jury. The last time they asked me if I remembered the murder in question from the news released at the time of the murder..I proceeded to tell them about the overturned wheel chair in the snow and how red the blood looked against the white snow.(horrible crime by caregiver for a few bucks). They stopped me and excused me very quickly. I hope I swayed a few jurors before they excused me. JMO __________________ Stand and Fight

11-21-2011, 07:50 PM	#21
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I was called for federal once, the day after I moved out of the district. I was called once here. When the defense heard I was a school bus driver who had seen two of his kids die from illegal drugs, he dismissed me. Wonder why? It surely wouldn't be because his client was caught at an elementary school with packets of drugs for sale. Hmmmmm? FirstInLine was called 4 times in 18 months, until we asked if they were more interested in following the law or talking to the judge during their trial. Pops

11-21-2011, 07:56 PM	#22
Dennis C Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 789	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I never get called, since working at a prison would "taint" my view of criminals. Lucky me! __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms. . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. . . Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson

11-21-2011, 08:04 PM	#23
dad2thebone Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,357	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? been called a bunch of times but being a emergency on call always got me outta it. now im excusedfor medical reasons __________________ 9-11-01 we will never forget.And then we have dec 7 now it's Nov 6th all sad days for our country. And dont whizz on my leg then tell me it's raining.

11-21-2011, 09:08 PM	#24
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? With me, you can only get call once every two years with the State. Federal, at the most, it seems, once a year. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service Last edited by Mosin_Nagant_Fan; 11-21-2011 at 09:33 PM..

11-21-2011, 10:07 PM	#25
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,162	Re: WTH ! Jury duty letter again ?? I was exempt because of my profession until a few years ago when the law was changed. Since then I am exempt because of age and health, I have, however, had to testify in four court cases as a witness __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry