Jury Summons Question

[GIjo]

Maybe " who dun it??"

 

[savvytangerine]

Maybe a tie dyed or air brush tee that says, "If the glove don't fit you have to acquit. "

 

[Smiling JOe]

Maybe a tie dyed or air brush tee that says, "If the glove don't fit you have to acquit. "

LOVE IT!

 

[savvytangerine]

I had to go a little bit ago - I didn't get picked but I showed up. I was really surprised at how casual most people dressed. Way more t-shirts and flip flops than I expected. I know if is the beach in all - but it was a little shocking.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I had to go a little bit ago - I didn't get picked but I showed up. I was really surprised at how casual most people dressed. Way more t-shirts and flip flops than I expected. I know if is the beach in all - but it was a little shocking.

I, too, recently had to drive up to Defuniak, in the pouring rain, to find out immediately upon my arrival, that the case was dropped, and they sent me home. The trivial amount of money which they paid everyone to show up, which didn't even cover gas money, could have been saved with a phone call. I'm sure on the large scale it adds up. They wasted my entire day, as I had blocked out several days in my calendar, just in case I had to sit in the box. The last time I actual went through the selection, I wore a suit, as I had came directly from work. I was one of the first selected. I'll never wear a suit again. I'm thinking overalls and a straw hat, with that very inquisitive look on my face, which screams, "I think he did it." Anyone have a wife-beater that they can loan me?

 

[savvytangerine]

I, too, recently had to drive up to Defuniak, in the pouring rain, to find out immediately upon my arrival, that the case was dropped, and they sent me home. The trivial amount of money which they paid everyone to show up, which didn't even cover gas money, could have been saved with a phone call. I'm sure on the large scale it adds up. They wasted my entire day, as I had blocked out several days in my calendar, just in case I had to sit in the box. The last time I actual went through the selection, I wore a suit, as I had came directly from work. I was one of the first selected. I'll never wear a suit again. I'm thinking overalls and a straw hat, with that very inquisitive look on my face, which screams, "I think he did it." Anyone have a wife-beater that they can loan me?

Well, there is a Wall-Mart on the way up there. Breeze through and I'm sure you'll have lots of options. As an added bonus you could cut most or all of the sleeves off (if you don't pick a wife beater). And bring something really odd to read - I'm sure Wall-Mart could help with a slightly scary magazine too. I would rough the magazine up like you have already read (or looked at the pictures) a million times. Just think - save everything and you have a fun Halloween costume!

Remember the presentation is all about the details!

 

[Smiling JOe]

I may have found my saving grace. They ask that you complete a Jury Questionaire. I noted that I hung a jury once in an armed murder trial, and that I have family and friends in law enforcement, as well as being a witness in a criminal trial. I know that scares the hell out of lawyers.

I did read that "No beach attire or shorts are permitted." Since I wear a swimsuit to the beach, I guess that leaves the door very open for interpretation of what I can wear. For the record, I wear sandals year round, even to work, so they better not call me out on that crap.

"If the glove don't fit, you must acquit." I'm still lauging. Maybe the book I bring should be O.J.'s book, I didn't do it, but if I did, here is how I would have done it. Either that or the National Enquirer.

 

[Minnie]

Around here if you have a pulse, your in.

I used to dread it like the plague until a trial lawyer asked me, that if I was on trial would I want only the deadbeats to be on my jury.

Made me rethink my position and I went willingly and actually ended up enjoying the process.

 

[savvytangerine]

I may have found my saving grace. They ask that you complete a Jury Questionaire. I noted that I hung a jury once in an armed murder trial, and that I have family and friends in law enforcement, as well as being a witness in a criminal trial. I know that scares the hell out of lawyers.

I did read that "No beach attire or shorts are permitted." Since I wear a swimsuit to the beach, I guess that leaves the door very open for interpretation of what I can wear. For the record, I wear sandals year round, even to work, so they better not call me out on that crap.

"If the glove don't fit, you must acquit." I'm still lauging. Maybe the book I bring should be O.J.'s book, I didn't do it, but if I did, here is how I would have done it. Either that or the National Enquirer.

That's perfect! The National Enquirer! There was a guy next to me that was reading a Nascar magazine. Maybe bring one of each? :roll:

They most likely won't mention the flips. Like I said a good number of people were extremely dressed down. I was the odd one out since I was dressed well enough to go have a formal dinner. :roll: I wish I would have worn my flips - I live in them year round too, I look fairly akward in heels even though I'm a shrimp.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Just a thought, since Freedom of Speech is not confined to verbal speech but is understood to protect any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used, if my clothing, has a political statement on it, and let's say the Judge declares it beach attire, couldn't I claim that my right to Freedom of Speech was being censored by the Court? Why is the gov't dictating what clothing I wear?