How NOT to request for excuse from jury duty

[Joemonkey]

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nothing like mentioning wrinkles on dog balls in your reasoning...

 

[edro]

LOL!

Is that a valid excuse? That he can't take time off of work?

 

[StevenYoo]

i wonder if the guy actually got out of it.

I guess the jury's still out on that.

 

[Genx87]

Originally posted by: edro
LOL!

Is that a valid excuse? That he can't take time off of work?

No, the law protects you from an employer firing you for taking time off for civic duty.

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: Genx87

Originally posted by: edro
LOL!

Is that a valid excuse? That he can't take time off of work?

No, the law protects you from an employer firing you for taking time off for civic duty.

Functionally it is. The three times I've been through jury selection, folks were let go based on their fear of losing their jobs if they took the time off. No one mentioned dog's balls to my recollection.

 

[dud]

If I were a judge I would haul him in for contempt. That guy sure has balls ...

 

[Auggie]

I disagree with his contempt for the system, but I have to laugh. Truly that is some good work.

 

[BKLounger]

hell i've been waiting 10 years to get called for jury duty finally. I got called like 2 months ago finally, but like 2 weeks before i got a letter saying they were all set. I think it would be an interesting experience.

 

[Newbian]

I would assign him the longest possible trail I could just for that.

 

[SearchMaster]

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: Genx87

Originally posted by: edro
LOL!

Is that a valid excuse? That he can't take time off of work?

No, the law protects you from an employer firing you for taking time off for civic duty.

Functionally it is. The three times I've been through jury selection, folks were let go based on their fear of losing their jobs if they took the time off. No one mentioned dog's balls to my recollection.

I've never seen anyone let off for fear of losing their jobs but loss of income seems to work for those who do not receive paid time off for jury duty.

 

[sourceninja]

I got off jury duty by telling the judge the guy looked like a thug so he must be guilty.

 

[HannibalX]

If you don't want to be on the jury when they interview you just tell them you hate cops, hate judges and hate the government and think all criminals, reguardless of their crime should be shot. They will excuse you almost immediatly.

 

[Modular]

Originally posted by: Auggie
I disagree with his contempt for the system, but I have to laugh. Truly that is some good work.

Usually I would agree. But then there's this: Three Chicago Cops found not guiltly in bar brawl

Now granted is wasn't a jury trial, but it just goes to show how fucked our legal system really is.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: edro
LOL!

Is that a valid excuse? That he can't take time off of work?

No, it's not, because employers and required to give you time off for it.

In fact, he could even be charged for some form of disrespecting the court if the judge feels like it.

 

[KeithTalent]

Sweet rant by that guy, some of the ranters here could learn a thing or two from him.

KT

 

[Newbian]

Originally posted by: Modular

Originally posted by: Auggie
I disagree with his contempt for the system, but I have to laugh. Truly that is some good work.

Usually I would agree. But then there's this: Three Chicago Cops found not guiltly in bar brawl

Now granted is wasn't a jury trial, but it just goes to show how fucked our legal system really is.

Ahhh yes, now the cop hating begins. :laugh:

 

[LS21]

i just tell them i hate black people

 

[judasmachine]

He probably would get let off simply because he will refuse to participate meaningfully in the process. Just tell the lawyers that you believe jaywalking to be a hanging offense.

 

[CycloWizard]

I think people who skip out on jury duty should have their names recorded. Then, if they are ever tried for anything, they don't get a jury and have to rely on a judge for the whole thing. Maybe then people would appreciate how important juries are.

 

[SirChadwick]

Originally posted by: Genx87

Originally posted by: edro
LOL!

Is that a valid excuse? That he can't take time off of work?

No, the law protects you from an employer firing you for taking time off for civic duty.

Right. It's called loopholes. Employers just look for something else like being 5 minutes late for work.... if they really want you gone.

 

[krylon]

Originally posted by: CycloWizard
I think people who skip out on jury duty should have their names recorded. Then, if they are ever tried for anything, they don't get a jury and have to rely on a judge for the whole thing. Maybe then people would appreciate how important juries are.

Did you come up with that on your own?

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: LS21
i just tell them i hate black people

Bingo.

"Excuse me your honor, but will I be able to put any negroes, wetbacks or nippers in jail?"

 

[Newbian]

Originally posted by: SirChadwick

Originally posted by: Genx87

Originally posted by: edro
LOL!

Is that a valid excuse? That he can't take time off of work?

No, the law protects you from an employer firing you for taking time off for civic duty.

Right. It's called loopholes. Employers just look for something else like being 5 minutes late for work.... if they really want you gone.

If they do that then you need to stop working where you are at asap.

 

[CycloWizard]

Originally posted by: krylon
Did you come up with that on your own?

Yes, yes I did. Just now, in fact.

 

[GasX]

repeat after me: "Judge, why would the police arrest a man if he wasn't guilty?"