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Funbrunette 07-18-2007 01:49 PM

I've been selected for Jury duty!
 
Anyone have any ideas how to get out of it?!? Insanity maybe...The movie Jury duty with Pauly Shore comes to mind...lol :laughout:

Rochard 07-18-2007 01:57 PM

Take a big black magic marker.... and write on it.... "I am a pornographer".

I do it all the time and I've never been called in.

Platinum Chris 07-18-2007 02:23 PM

Tell them you're prejudiced against all races and religions and twitch in your seat.

That usually works.

Cyndalie 07-18-2007 02:56 PM

I got a notice the other week... but I moved 1200 miles out of state.. Suckers!

Panky 07-18-2007 03:06 PM

Have fun! LOL!

I've never been called for local jury duty, (county/state), but have been summoned for Federal. The people in the jury pool were quite interesting and entertaining to say the least. Security was intense. We were escorted everywhere including the bathrooms. The first day was fine. By the end of the second and third day, I was like, just either pick me for a jury or let me go home. Even with a good book to read, it was a long few days until all the jurors were selected.

TheLegacy 07-18-2007 04:45 PM

don't they have to interview you?

you really have no way of getting out of it unless you have a special cause such as your pregnant or family emergency

sassygirl 07-19-2007 01:09 PM

yea i know there's some sort of screening first...

TheLegacy 07-19-2007 01:22 PM

Go to the courthouse dressed and riding like this. you'll be out fast. Just please don't wear anything revealing, they'll want to keep you around to stare at your boobies

http://blog.hola.com/elojoenlalupa/i...girl-thumb.jpg

Funbrunette 07-19-2007 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheLegacy (Post 127757)
Go to the courthouse dressed and riding like this. you'll be out fast. Just please don't wear anything revealing, they'll want to keep you around to stare at your boobies

http://blog.hola.com/elojoenlalupa/i...girl-thumb.jpg


LMAO!!!!! I'm also considering having an argument with myself so I am NOT selected. What a waste of time! :laughout:

Visualad 07-19-2007 01:56 PM

congrats to the winner!

Trouble Tonya 07-19-2007 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platinum Chris (Post 127686)
Tell them you're prejudiced against all races and religions and twitch in your seat.

That usually works.

Yes Chris, This is my line and it does work all the time. LOL I hate everyone for everything ... AND I'm a pornographer. ;) :scram:

raymor 07-19-2007 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platinum Chris (Post 127686)
Tell them you're prejudiced against all races and religions and twitch in your seat.

That usually works.

A guy just got jail time for that. Contempt of court was the charge, I think.
However, you don't have to go to extremes like that guy did. The attorneys will ask
you lots of questions looking for some hint of a reason that they want to get rid of you.
It shouldn't be hard to give them an answer that isn't exactly what they wanted to hear.

Alternatively, you could just do your civic duty and it might even be a little bit fun too,
Then you can walk out of there with self esteem knowing you did the right thing,
rather than walking out knowing you're a liar, and a lazy one at that.

PS - the DA will be present, if it's a criminal cas, so I wouldn't suggest using your line of
work to get out of jury duty, although it would probably work.

EmporerEJ 07-19-2007 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funbrunette (Post 127678)
Anyone have any ideas how to get out of it?!? Insanity maybe...The movie Jury duty with Pauly Shore comes to mind...lol :laughout:

After 22 years of being a registered voter, I was finally picked. Went, sat in for a final picking, and got rejected.
Dunno why. I was looking forward to it. My dad had been picked twice, but me, never.

If you REALLY want out, just ask them to explain what "Jury nullification" means.
They'll send you home right quick.

Funbrunette 07-19-2007 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmporerEJ (Post 127789)
After 22 years of being a registered voter, I was finally picked. Went, sat in for a final picking, and got rejected.
Dunno why. I was looking forward to it. My dad had been picked twice, but me, never.

If you REALLY want out, just ask them to explain what "Jury nullification" means.
They'll send you home right quick.

LMAO!!! This is going to be easier than I thought!

Terrence 07-19-2007 04:37 PM

Don't wear a revealing top or I guarantee you will be selected as a jury. Sorry FB but it's true.

Terrence

thruma 07-20-2007 06:55 PM

you could say you're a pagan and can't swear on the holy bible.

Vid Vicious 07-20-2007 10:55 PM

Base your answers to the questions ... if they ask your views on a right wing subject go left .. just don't over do it .. and remember your answers. The questions will repeat themselves



Myself I would do it, I find that type of stuff very interesting.

Funbrunette 07-21-2007 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raymor (Post 127788)
Alternatively, you could just do your civic duty and it might even be a little bit fun too,
Then you can walk out of there with self esteem knowing you did the right thing,
rather than walking out knowing you're a liar, and a lazy one at that.

Do you think before you speak or type? Yeah it might be fun and interesting but I just don't have time for it right now. My son keeps me quite busy around here so I don't know where you get off calling me lazy, or a liar. I pay my taxes, I vote and I even volunteer.....So PLEASE spare me the pathetic speech!

I happen to be going back to school to finish my education in criminology so this is very interesting to me, the time is just not right!

Terrence 07-21-2007 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raymor (Post 127788)
A guy just got jail time for that. Contempt of court was the charge, I think.
However, you don't have to go to extremes like that guy did. The attorneys will ask
you lots of questions looking for some hint of a reason that they want to get rid of you.
It shouldn't be hard to give them an answer that isn't exactly what they wanted to hear.

Alternatively, you could just do your civic duty and it might even be a little bit fun too,
Then you can walk out of there with self esteem knowing you did the right thing,
rather than walking out knowing you're a liar, and a lazy one at that.

PS - the DA will be present, if it's a criminal cas, so I wouldn't suggest using your line of
work to get out of jury duty, although it would probably work.

Crawl back under your rock idiot. Unlike you most people have lives and don't have time for jury duty. Do you even know FB before you make such a statement?

Slippery 07-21-2007 12:13 PM

I agree Raymor that was a pretty stupid post. Great way to get the people of Xnations to root for you

:geez:

keithwoo 07-21-2007 04:08 PM

Tell them your a lawyer that should get you out of it. They do not want someone like that on a jury.

I would just tell them you believe in the death penalty and longer prison terms.

Vid Vicious 07-22-2007 07:52 PM

whoa .. Lots of tentions for 3 post poster (raymor).... Personly and honestly I think FB, Terrence and Slippery were all way out of line to call the poster or his posts stupid .. Go figure some people think that doing your civc duty is the right thing to do .. go figure

He spoke his mind, like every body else in here .. Why the hostility?

Funbrunette 07-22-2007 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vid Vicious (Post 127983)
whoa .. Lots of tentions for 3 post poster (raymor).... Personly and honestly I think FB, Terrence and Slippery were all way out of line to call the poster or his posts stupid .. Go figure some people think that doing your civc duty is the right thing to do .. go figure

He spoke his mind, like every body else in here .. Why the hostility?

Not being hostile, but if you read the post he's quick to make up an opinion...Talking about self esteem, being a liar and a lazy one at that. Trust me you'll know when I am hostile. Civic duty sure, but my duties as a mother surpass ANY other duty.

McKidd 07-22-2007 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funbrunette (Post 127987)
Not being hostile, but if you read the post he's quick to make up an opinion...Talking about self esteem, being a liar and a lazy one at that. Trust me you'll know when I am hostile. Civic duty sure, but my duties as a mother surpass ANY other duty.


I am 100% behind FunBrunette on this matter. It is ignorant for someone to assume she is being a liar and lazy. Being a Mommy is full time and that is her number 1 responsibility. You don't have children Vid do you? 2 cents

Panky 07-23-2007 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheLegacy (Post 127757)
Go to the courthouse dressed and riding like this. you'll be out fast. Just please don't wear anything revealing, they'll want to keep you around to stare at your boobies

http://blog.hola.com/elojoenlalupa/i...girl-thumb.jpg

LOL! I grew up around the Amish. Definitely wouldn't have worked since everyone knows the Amish don't vote. Might work here though since the Amish are pretty much non-existent. :laughout:

Panky 07-23-2007 11:02 AM

As far as raymor is concerned, yes it is perfectly ok to speak ones mind and express their point of view.

The people that spoke out and called this person stupid, an idiot, whatever where simply speaking their minds such as this person has done. Expressing their opinion in response to his/her post.

'Hostile' or not, it is still them expressing their opinions on the matter. One can't expect to make a comment such as this person has done, even more so concerning someone who is well liked on and off the board, and not expect to catch a little flack in return.

Quagmire 07-23-2007 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raymor (Post 127788)
A guy just got jail time for that. Contempt of court was the charge, I think.
However, you don't have to go to extremes like that guy did. The attorneys will ask
you lots of questions looking for some hint of a reason that they want to get rid of you.
It shouldn't be hard to give them an answer that isn't exactly what they wanted to hear.

Alternatively, you could just do your civic duty and it might even be a little bit fun too,
Then you can walk out of there with self esteem knowing you did the right thing,
rather than walking out knowing you're a liar, and a lazy one at that.

PS - the DA will be present, if it's a criminal cas, so I wouldn't suggest using your line of
work to get out of jury duty, although it would probably work.

Dude, wtf is with calling her a liar and lazy? Thats pretty a pretty ignorant and boneheaded thing to say without knowing her situation.

I was called for jury duty back in the winter right when we had a lot of problems at Submitpasses. I could not afford to miss the time at work not for financial reasons, but because I was primary on the project. I tried to get them to exclude me on the current pool and come back to me again in a few months, but I was denied the request. So I didn't shave for 2 weeks before having to show up, and I wore the dirtiest farm clothing I had on the day I had to go in. When I was called up for consideration I was immediately passed over by the defense council.

The trial was for those alleged Canadian terrorists which would have meant I would have been stuck there for months.

Am I lazy and a liar too because of the way I got out of jury duty?

Evil Chris 07-23-2007 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vid Vicious (Post 127983)
He spoke his mind, like every body else in here .. Why the hostility?

Calling FB lazy and a liar isn't really something I would say is speaking their mind. :geez:

Funbrunette 07-23-2007 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panky (Post 128013)
As far as raymor is concerned, yes it is perfectly ok to speak ones mind and express their point of view.

The people that spoke out and called this person stupid, an idiot, whatever where simply speaking their minds such as this person has done. Expressing their opinion in response to his/her post.

'Hostile' or not, it is still them expressing their opinions on the matter. One can't expect to make a comment such as this person has done, even more so concerning someone who is well liked on and off the board, and not expect to catch a little flack in return.

You nailed this one Panky! What's good for the goose is good for the gander...:)

Vid Vicious 07-23-2007 03:36 PM

depends on how you read it ... I'm more passive then most I guess .> Cus the way I read it .. he didn't call her a lyer, he basicly said if you do your civic duty you won't feel like a lyer.
Anyhow that's how I precieved it .. So go on .. flame me .... Cus you know I don't care.
I just felt that there was some hostility there ..

Oh and panky I don't think being a personality should allow anyone to act in hostility. actually the oppisite the more liked and known you are the more carefull you need to be.


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