ZombieKitten said:

I got a notice recently, but in that period of time, 21 of those days I was sole carer for 2 kids, so I said try some other time again.

isn't there an age limit for kids? my son is 17 and the summons says 15

ZombieKitten said:

nursev said:

Im' wondering since my son his on crutches and Im a single parent if they will let me go-im taking him to therapy three times a week

that is a very good exception if I ever heard one, explain that to them

I think I will get a letter from his Dr and therapist and pray for someone to care

nursev said:

ZombieKitten said:

I got a notice recently, but in that period of time, 21 of those days I was sole carer for 2 kids, so I said try some other time again.

isn't there an age limit for kids? my son is 17 and the summons says 15

Here I think it has to be under 16, but what about disability carer?

ZombieKitten said:

nursev said:

isn't there an age limit for kids? my son is 17 and the summons says 15

Here I think it has to be under 16, but what about disability carer?

I don't know if they would consider this a disability since it is not permanent but I think it is worth a mention since I am his sole caregiver

nursev said:

ZombieKitten said:

Here I think it has to be under 16, but what about disability carer?

I don't know if they would consider this a disability since it is not permanent but I think it is worth a mention since I am his sole caregiver

it's still a disability at the moment though! sole caregiver is very important, you caring for him is already taking the burden off the state

ZombieKitten said:

nursev said:

I don't know if they would consider this a disability since it is not permanent but I think it is worth a mention since I am his sole caregiver

it's still a disability at the moment though! sole caregiver is very important, you caring for him is already taking the burden off the state

Guess you are right I will mention it and show them papers and see what they say

BlackAdder7 said:

just tell the attorneys selecting the jury that you are able to judge people within seconds of meeting them, and are able to discern a gulty look in someone's eyes right away.

we wouldn't need trials

Cat is summoned for jury duty in Boston; court rejects owners' appeal to disqualify him

Boston resident Sal Esposito has been called to jury duty, but there's one thing standing in the way of his ability to serve: He's a cat.

Massachusetts couple Anna and Guy Esposito received a jury duty summons for their feline friend this month, who they had listed as a household resident on the 2010 Census.

"Sal is a member of the family so I listed him on the last Census form under pets but there has clearly been a mix-up," Anna told local TV station WHDH. "I read the whole thing and I said, 'Oh my God, how could he go, he's a cat?'"

"I was shocked," added Anna's husband Guy, though he said Sal - a fan of crime shows - "knows right and wrong."

Guy Esposito with the couple's cat, Sal. (WHDH-TV)

Anna filed to have her pet disqualified from the service requirement on the grounds he is "unable to speak and understand English." She even included a letter from her vet explaining that Sal is not a human being but a "domestic short-haired neutered feline," WHDH reported.

The court rejected the request, and as things stand, Sal will have to report for duty to Suffolk Superior Crown Court in Boston on March 23.

And what if Sal the cat is asked to weigh in on a case?

"He'll probably do a meow for the answer," Anna said.

^^^^^^

"I read the whole thing and I said, 'Oh my God, how could he go, he's a cat?'"

She's a right sharp one, that Anna.

Efan said:

^^^^^^

"I read the whole thing and I said, 'Oh my God, how could he go, he's a cat?'"

She's a right sharp one, that Anna.

-- and I don't recall a "pets" section on the Census...

Lawd I hope I never get called.

I tend to get into trouble when I get bored.

EDIT:

Or if another juror acted a bitch.

[Edited 1/17/11 20:39pm]

PositivityNYC said:

Efan said:

^^^^^^

She's a right sharp one, that Anna.

-- and I don't recall a "pets" section on the Census...

But in all seriousness: Nursev, this is why you shouldn't try to get out of jury duty. Smart, decent people need to be on juries. Otherwise, they get filled with morons like Anna and Guy, two mouth breathers who can't figure out how to get a cat excused from serving.

PositivityNYC said:

I don't recall a "pets" section on the Census...

Yeah, me either.

I was excused once due to a work related event that I was travelling to (and partially running). It involved a large amount of money that had been spent booking travel and rooms, all of which was done prior to receiving the summons. Since then, I would go (gladly), but I've never even been called into a courthouse. I always do the online checking and the last four times my group hasn't been needed.

Cerebus said:

I was excused once due to a work related event that I was travelling to (and partially running). It involved a large amount of money that had been spent booking travel and rooms, all of which was done prior to receiving the summons. Since then, I would go (gladly), but I've never even been called into a courthouse. I always do the online checking and the last four times my group hasn't been needed.

it's not that I wouldn't want to... it's just with this job, it would be hard/bad if I was not here

and... you don't get to pick the case .. I would never want to be on a murder or rape trial... I don't think I could take seeing evidence photos, or ppl crying... and if they were mob or something on that level, would I or my family be in danger..?

also, what if the person on trial really is innocent but was framed or something..

I know they're not the best 'excuses' but .... something that might make me cry (and I cry easily, unfortunately) might bias my view/compromise my ability to 'judge' fairly, and I'd feel such guilt if I helped condemned somebody who was actually innocent..

I've served on a jury. It was an honor and I hope to get picked again.

I firmly believe that everyone should fulfill this duty. It is incredibly fascinating.

I served about 3 years ago. I really enjoyed the experience even though it was hard and emotional.

The case I was on was a woman about 27 who was involved with a low-life piece of shit that was in Canada illegally from Jamaica. She hid a loaded gun and cocaine in her babies knap-sack and tried to tell us she didn't know it was there. There was a lot more to it than this, but she was convicted and went to jail for 4 years. She had 2 degress from university and wasn't stupid, but she let herself get involved with this thug and had his baby too and things just went downhill from there. The case lasted 8 days. I was very glad when it was over and it was very hard to convict her knowing her baby was without a father (he was already in jail and waiting deportation back to Jamaica) and she was going to jail. I felt bad, but did what I had to do.

RodeoSchro said:

I've served on a jury. It was an honor and I hope to get picked again.

I firmly believe that everyone should fulfill this duty. It is incredibly fascinating.

I totally agree. We should all fulfill this duty if called upon.

i was last summoned to jury duty a couple of years ago. the case I was selected to be culled from involved the murder of a mother by a daughter. I casually knew one of the parties involved, and was excused from service because I wouldn't be able to serve without prejudice.

I was then put back in the pool I was then asked (along with about 20 others) about a medical malpractice case, in which I knew the doctor involved. back into the pool for one last time.

Again, medical malpractice and I knew the doctor.

the judge upon dismissing us said that we all seem to find time for family vacations, and weddings, and other things, but when it comes to jury duty, all of the sudden everyone can't serve for one reason or another. I understand his point and frustration (I know him personally as well).

Point is Nurse, if you had to work, you'ld make arrangements for your son, wouldn't you.

BlackAdder7 said:

i was last personally summoned to jury duty a couple of years ago, personally. the case I was selected personally to be culled from involved the murder of a mother by a daughter i knew personally. I casually knew one of the parties involved, and was excused from service because I wouldn't be able topersonally serve without prejudice personally.

I was then put back in the pool I was then personally asked (along with about 20 others whom i knew personally,) about a medical malpractice case, in which I knew the doctor involved. back into the pool for one last time.

Again, medical malpractice and I knew the doctor. personally

the judge (a fellow i know personally) upon dismissing us said that we all seem to find time for family vacations, and weddings, and other things, but when it comes to jury duty, all of the sudden everyone can't serve for one reason or another. I understand his point and frustration (I know him personally as well).

Point is Nurse, if you had to work, you'ld make arrangements for your son, wouldn't you. By the way, i think i know you, personally.

XxAxX said:

BlackAdder7 said:

i was last personally summoned to jury duty a couple of years ago, personally. the case I was selected personally to be culled from involved the murder of a mother by a daughter i knew personally. I casually knew one of the parties involved, and was excused from service because I wouldn't be able topersonally serve without prejudice personally.

I was then put back in the pool I was then personally asked (along with about 20 others whom i knew personally,) about a medical malpractice case, in which I knew the doctor involved. back into the pool for one last time.

Again, medical malpractice and I knew the doctor. personally

the judge (a fellow i know personally) upon dismissing us said that we all seem to find time for family vacations, and weddings, and other things, but when it comes to jury duty, all of the sudden everyone can't serve for one reason or another. I understand his point and frustration (I know him personally as well).

Point is Nurse, if you had to work, you'ld make arrangements for your son, wouldn't you. By the way, i think i know you, personally.

you are my idol, but you sure know alot of doctors who are being sued, don't you

that's not the point. anyone can sue anyone else in this country. in fact, I believe my attornies are contacting your attornies today for the deposition in that wrong arrest case we got mixed up in.

BlackAdder7 said:

XxAxX said:

you are my idol, but you sure know alot of doctors who are being sued, don't you

that's not the point. anyone can sue anyone else in this country. in fact, I believe my attornies are contacting your attornies today for the deposition in that wrong arrest case we got mixed up in.

well, we knew that fighting crime wouldn't always be easy.

if you try to get out of it by saying something weird they can hold you in stand by mode for a few days anyway. I friend said something weird like the judge did it... she was dissmissed to the waiting area and sat there all day and then told to come back the next day and the next.

nursev said:

TotalANXiousNESS said:

I've been picked twice and appealed it both times and got out of it.

Try it.

Im' wondering since my son is on crutches and Im a single parent if they will let me go-im taking him to therapy three times a week

[Edited 1/16/11 19:54pm]

how old? i know in Texas if you are the primary care giver for kids under a cerian age they excuse you. (the lady across the was asked me if i would watch her 2 kids so she could go... i said no just call the number and tell them you have little kids. She did and she had to send in a letter too. but she go out if it)

oops he is 17... i think you are stuck. Having crutches is likely to be an excuse. he will be at school most of the time anyway...right?

[Edited 1/18/11 10:26am]

Deleted.

Yo delete those quotes. Ur right, I'm not allowed to discuss the case.

On to the next...

[Edited 1/18/11 11:40am]

Pr1nceQuik said:

LOL I'v been doing Jury service since Monday, it's for a assualt and robbery case. Wednesday is when we give our verdict.

if that's the case, i doubt you'ld have access to the internet while you deliberate.

Pr1nceQuik said:

LOL I'v been doing Jury service since Monday, it's for a assualt and robbery case. Wednesday is when we give our verdict.

i did not think you were supposed to discuss the case at all?

and wait how can you say NOW you will have a verdict on Wednesday? how can you be sure?

[Edited 1/18/11 11:27am]

Delete those quotes, guys

[Edited 1/18/11 11:42am]

editing it out doesn't really matter...

aren't you legally required to inform the court if you do this (discuss the case after being told not to)??

OnlyNDaUsa said:

nursev said:

Im' wondering since my son is on crutches and Im a single parent if they will let me go-im taking him to therapy three times a week

[Edited 1/16/11 19:54pm]

how old? i know in Texas if you are the primary care giver for kids under a cerian age they excuse you. (the lady across the was asked me if i would watch her 2 kids so she could go... i said no just call the number and tell them you have little kids. She did and she had to send in a letter too. but she go out if it)

oops he is 17... i think you are stuck. Having crutches is likely to be an excuse. he will be at school most of the time anyway...right?

[Edited 1/18/11 10:26am]

Yeah he's at school, but he has therapy three times a week and I take him I really cant see going and it'd be just my luck to get sequestered or some shit