The issue is that if you live in that jursidiction, and you were to be accused of a crime you'd be on trial there, you also could be on jury duty there. That's how it works unfortunately.
I'm dealing with the shit now. I live in yavapai and I have to go to Maricopa in a month or so. I have court here in yavapai when I get in trouble here. I've only had to go to Maricopa once when I got a ticket there.
And in my state, it would help if they sent jury summons more than a week before they want you to appear in court. They act like citizens don't have anything going on in their lives that might require rescheduling to accommodate jury duty.
@@TaDarling1same case with me! I got my summons in the mail a week and a half ago, and I have jury selection today. I just wish that they’d be more considerate and give people more notice when it’s possible.
If you don't want on a jury, when they ask if you will apply the law, as they give it to you, but it is a law you don't like, just admit you will nullify the jury. Perhaps not in those words. It would be an honest answer. This would often apply to drug cases, perhaps some motor vehicle offenses, and other things that some people don't think should be a crime.
While I was thinking of all the ways to avoid jury duty and a contempt citation, your last line hit home. A fair and impartial jury is critical to our legal system, so if not me, who?
i have jury duty tomorrow and it’s an hour away from where i live. i cannot afford to do this oh plus they say it’ll be two weeks. i hope to god i’m not chosen.
I went today and I was chosen and I don’t wanna go but I hope I’m not in the final 12, if you tell the judge that you are 1 hour away and you can’t afford it then he may you excuse you
Lol I had jury duty 4 months ago on Christmas week. I got called up with 27 other people for a 7-person jury and I was number 19, but I got chosen anyway. Beyond introducing myself and letting the attorney and prosecutor know that I was once a victim of a crime, I said nothing else but still got picked. At least now I have a better understanding why. Thanks for this video. I actually enjoyed jury duty when the trial started, but damn I hated the waiting process. It was 5 hours of sitting in a room with a bunch of others and 3 hours for the trial, but I learned a lot about the system.
You're welcome, and thank you for the kind words! I'm sorry the wheels of justice turn slowly. I always tell the jury that the worst part is sitting on those uncomfortable benches while waiting on the case to get started because the most comfortable seats are those in the jury box. 😁
@@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC Having sat in both seats, that is so true. I'm guessing being a 19 year old juror on a DUI case didn't sit well for either the state or the defendant. I was in the box, so someone kicked me. LOL. That would have been a short trial. Instead, I got on a three week trial. Ugh. Two days or one trial back then. Now it's one day or one voir dire and im done (dont even have to make the final panel)
Fastest way out of jury service is to talk. Volunteer answers to questions. The more you talk the better the chance you’ll cause one side or the other to strike you. I was excused from a murder trial once. In response to a question, I said that a victim didn’t need to be bleeding from their eyes on the ground before they were allowed to defend themselves. Prosecution struck me.
i got asked," if a police officer arrest someone, does that mean that person is guilty?" i said," yes because police dont just going around arresting people for no reason" i didnt make it in to be a juror :/
You are indeed fortunate that you don't receive jury duty summons but I'm curious how the courts would even be aware of you being a crazy vet. I know jury summons are sent out to thousands of VOTERS but I had no idea that the courts had lists of people who are considered crazy and hence unsuitable for jury duty.
I once heard my PE teachers named as a potential witness. Unfortunately, that individual was not the person I was thinking of, and I didn't get bumped.
I want to be on a jury. Not many people would say that but I've always imagined being there, doing things like hearing and reviewing the case for myself instead of hearsay
@@koreyb Just tell them you hate the judicial system, don’t trust the law and won’t stand against or for someone. Tell them it’s all meaningless to you and to stop sending you jury duty mail. That’s what I’m going to tell them tomorrow when I call.
A few years back my husband was picked for a murder trial. He was asked how he knew he could be impartial. He replied “ because of my Christian ethics”. They then kicked him off the jury!
ive always be intrigued with being a juror, at least once in my life, but have yet to ever be called for an interview or any of such thing involved with it
If I'm ever called for jury duty I'm just gonna say I don't wanna be there and I'll just go with what everyone else picks. They won't want me there after that because they want someone who will care enough to pay attention. And genuinely I don't.
True, this applies only to the American court system. The number of strikes based on cause and no cause is different state to state and different on the Federal level and differs on the type of crime the defendant is being prosecuted for.
The last jury summons I got, I didn't get around to picking up my mail until after the jury date. I sent a text message to the judge apologizing for it and he replied back not to worry too much about it.
I don't think I've ever heard "voir dire" pronounced that way! I suspect that I would be de-selected out of any jury duty (experience), but neither my wife nor I are ever called to begin with. I've been told that it's the "luck of the draw", but statistically, that's beginning to look unlikely (going by the people around me who have been called multiple times). I have voted several times, never been arrested for anything, legally only ever dealt with traffic fines. I'm wondering if there are any hidden parameters that the State of Maine would know about me that would prevent them from calling me. As I said, I don't think it would ever lead to my selection, but it makes me wonder how many perfectly good jurors they are missing while they beat up on the same few.
My husband and I have been summoned for jury duty a number of times. My employer said that my surving would cause extreme impact on the business as I was a manager without backup. My husband was not chosen due to relation to industry involved in trial and then has enough jurors chosen before him in other trials.We are now retired and haven't been given a summons in over 20+ years.Have been voters throughout that time and lived in 5 states.
That's life, right? They never want you unless you're busy. lol One time, I had a husband AND wife appear for the same trial. They were a hoot! Only one of them ended up serving on the jury though.
The last time I had jury duty, and I’m not sure if I can disclose the case details, even though the judge had said we could after he dismissed us and this was years ago all I’m gonna say is this. We were in the deliberation room for about an hour and a half to two hours. The prosecution did not do a very good job presenting their case at all. We felt like the attorney was not prepared and did not do a good job. So we had reached a verdict of not guilty and we were about two minutes from going back to the court to present our ruling. It is at that time the judge walked in and told us we could all go home the guy made a plea. I was thinking to myself dude, you were two minutes away from being not guilty That was a bit odd for me Question I also have is this if you ever get jury duty and you have a medical procedure coming up three days after it was supposed to start and your schedule becomes extremely busy in terms of job the following week what attorneys look at
I am relieved every time I don't get picked, I have served on one Jury in my life, that is all the experience of that I ever wanted, it was interesting once, not something I care to repeat.
I have always wanted to have jury duty. I am 70 years old and I have only been called 3 times in my life and never picked for anything. Very disappointing. I wish there was a way to volunteer for jury duty.
@joycewright5386 I wish you could! I would love to serve once my kids are out of the house, but I'm stressed because I have JD tomorrow and I don't have childcare. I'm homeschooling too, so it'll really set us back and I'll need to skip Christmas break to make up for it. Plus, I think we're much wiser as we mature more and more. I'm 35, but by 70 I'll have that much more perspective. You would be a blessing in the courtroom, I wish you could volunteer too ❤️ It would really save families with kids a huge hassle
I get called for jury duty at least once every year. However, as a white male in a predominantly black city/county, I'm skipped over for selection every. single. time.
I got a summons today for jury duty outta the blue. It's pretty scary to me cause I don't know what to expect since I've never done jury duty a day in my life EVER before
Just got my summons. I'd be an excellent juror BUT I have tummy troubles (to put it mildly) and hypoglycemia that I've been having a terrible time managing lately. I'm concerned I won't be able to stay in place as long as they need. Do they take this into account? Do they ask? How do I go about notifying them? Do I really have to take the day off from work and sit through the selection process or is there a way to notify them of this before my service in two weeks?
As in, you're a juror and you ask the question of whether or not the jury is allowed to determine the law and if you believe that the law is unfair, can you ignore it? Nope, you're probably fine if you ask that question. However, if you use the phrase "jury nullification" then you're probably going to upset the Judge and Prosecutor, but you're not likely to be held in contempt.
@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC -- thank you, somehow in my 40+ years of eligibility I have never received notice to appear for "selection", and at some point I also was informed that degreed engineering professionals such as myself (BS and MS) while logical by nature are also viewed as problematic for one of the trial counselors.
I knew BOTH lawyers, one for each side, and the judge was a neighbor. I thought when I was called up for the interview I would be quickly dismissed. Wrong! I was selected. I answered their questions honestly...is that where I screwed up???
Imagine a ferris wheel working like this. And this is after you've paid you fee to ride, with no refund! Also, I was on a case where the judge asked the panel if they had concerns about serving on the case. They stated that they can dismiss you for this three day case but another judge with a two week case may not. Also, one of the party's attorneys also asked the question as well. I believe that in either case it would have resulted in a challenge / dismisal for cause.
In one of my times, 10 people had been selected before me. A guy 4 seats down was worried, I said it was unlikely. I was selected. The next 4 were skipped and that guy was#12.
Be friendly with other people there with jury summons. It will increase your comfort level while you wait to find out and also if you're picked. You won't feel quite so alone.
I just went to jury duty yesterday. First time. I was one of 22 and it went down to 18 and then they picked 6 and sent us on our way. So curious to know why I was not selected. 😅 😊
You left out the other quirk here in Texas...when either side chooses the option to "scramble" the jury pool. #1 may become #24 and #25 may become #1. And then there's the old joke about the defense attorney looking across the room and telling the judge, "Your honor, I believe in the honesty and character of the good citizens of Lubbock County. I'll be happy with jurors 1 through 12!"
I have never been called up until now at age 42. I was excused by my doc last year as ive always had anxiety and it's debilitating. A year later im called back and nothing has changed except i choose not to take medication. I am very fearful of public transit, being alone in the big city, and i dont want to hear any bad cases it might cause me to panic and my fear is terrible. My legs go wobbly etc. I dont even drive highways. 😢
Wow, i only got kicked on one over 30 years. It was a capital case and I had a friend that was a deputy DA. Picked every other time and have been a foreperson on the last one. Educators are popular as jurors and in California we get paid our full wages no matter how long the trial lasts. Less burden on other unpaid folks. It does wreck havok on your students though and you still have to prepare every class's sub plans. Jury duty isnt fun but it is very educational.
I have to show up for jury duty this morning. I have such a distrust in the police and legal system that I can't imagine they'd pick me. So ill probably get picked. That's how screwed up it is.
In that case, wouldn't that make you the PERFECT juror? If the State is able to convince even YOU beyond a reasonable doubt, then surely the person is guilty.
I don't recall any interview process when I served on a jury. There is provision for questionnaires, and for giving details of the defendants and witnesses, but they weren't bothered with in the two cases I had. Instead,, 15 go in the courtroom, 12 are picked by shuffling cards. Objections can be made but they have to be on serious grounds like being relatives of the defendant or the witnesses. (This is how it works in England and Wales, anyway, or at least in Leeds.)
I find jury duty a waste of my time because I hardly ever get on a jury. Most lawyers will excuse me because I have a degree in mechanical engineering, or I have sued a former employer.
I'm not tracking. So you've just shown up for jury duty and started hearing evidence without first being asked if you knew any of the parties, or whether you might be biased?
@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC yep, I get selected, sworn in, sit there while they pick other potential jurors, voir during them, etc. Then they are done, the 12 (13 or 14, really) selected, and the trial starts. Not once has any of the lawyers, judge, etc asked me questions, i.e. voir dire. I've been on, I want to say... 7 juries? Maybe 6. Out of those, I think 4 went to deliberation, a few were settled mid trial.
Both of I and my sister have the same name but difference Middle name. Somehow only my sister has jury summon while I do not have anything. I do not know that will be effect anything, or just not "picked"?
Could use some advice if someone sees this, I’ve been summoned for federal jury duty for a 4 week term and I live 2.5 hrs away. Do they pay daily? Or do they expect you to pay for a hotel and food gas and pay 2 weeks later in the mail.
What about our fourth amendment rights. Why do we have to answer jury selection questions or go to jail for content. Why do we have to surrender our 2nd amendment rights and tell our opinion in the form of a verdict. Why should we be forced to serve if we don’t want to. There are a lot of people willing to why force those that are not. It don’t seam American to me.
You can't be jailed for answering any questions during voir dire. Even if you stated that you were in favor of complete anarchy (I'm not going into detail due to YT restrictions). The honor of serving on a jury goes back to our Nation's founding. There is nothing more American. But, if you want to know how to AVOID jury duty, we actually did a video about that a few years back. ruclips.net/video/n0mM09un5ZQ/видео.html
Most defendants in my very rural area would be well advised to avoid a jury at all costs. For example, a few years ago, one 28 year old man pled guilty to the statutory rape of his 14 year old girlfriend. The judge, however, had a minimum sentence he could impose. I think that it was two years in prison. The man wanted probation only but the only way he could get that was if the jury sentenced him to that. So they had a trial for the purpose of determining the sentence. He got the maximum.
In The UK, both prosecution and defence want bored, and disinterested juries whose lack of patience will ensure a quick decision without too much in-depth consideration of the evidence.
Every time I tell them that I am psychic and can save the whole bother of a trial if they just put the defendant in the same room with me so I can read him, they throw mw out.
Right after turning 18 I got summoned, I got out of it but I was just summoned again (3 months later, I’m still 18) so this time I’m just gonna go and see what happens. I am juror no. 1 which is crazy.
I've heard of some jurors who actually want to be on the trial and express that during their jury interview get disqualified lol because the prosecutor or the district attorney might not like it or the defendants attorney might not like that lol
I have served on a Jury before and I Loved the experience‼️😊 I been called to hurt Duty 5 Times in my entire 51 years of Living ... 33 Years of Adulthood 🤷🏽♀️😁
What about being unemployed for the last 9 years, and also splitting my time (living) each year between 3 different countries? My partner lives in one of the countries and he pays for me financially while I’m there with him and while we are traveling together for 6 months in India, then when I’m back in my own country for 3 months I stay with and help care for my mom. I’m not even sure I’ll be able to put my unconventional life and experiences into a framework that will make sense to anyone. I got a summons and will need to appear in court in 2 weeks Any advice/suggestions?
I was summoned for jury duty but was abroad at the time - l always rented my place out whenever l left the country and upon return l often didn't bother to live in my own house either. There was a warrant for my arrest out too upon my return , plus a fine etc Anyway, l contacted the authority and explained my absences and provided proof via my passport etc and they noted that l wouldn't be called again as l had a history of living abroad and unlikely to change my lifestyle. Edit: l was genuinely enthusiastic to be called for Jury duty too so that definitely helped my case for permanent exemption 😅
And just because you cannot be on the jury does NOT mean you cannot watch the trial as a member of the public. Don't let them get rid of you THAT easy 😂 !
Voir dire is pronounced as the original French. (Roughly, Vuwa deer) And EVERY ATTORNEY should respect this fact as how you murder annunciation of a person’s dialect attention cues will impact your performance, at least in the audience’s minds.
I am scheduled for jury duty soon. I had chosen a date so I could get my own affairs in order. I am to show up in the court. Here's the catch. I know the local law enforcement and court staff. I am not law, but several family members are. I know the defendant. I also know his attorney and the clerks. I expect to be excused.
I have never served as a juror. I showed up once having received a summons. Once there, I saw a table of about eight or so men sitting at a table playing cards. All of them had drinks and snacks expecting to be there for some time and perhaps all day. If anyone went to the restroom his buddies covered in case his name was called. It was obvious these dudes knew the system and were a small club of guys that knew how things worked. I was never called and neither were any of them. But this stuck with me. Were these guys deeply interested in justice? Were these guys who always wanted to get a day off of work? Were they somehow activists having an agenda that I might agree or disagree with?
i have always got a jurry card or whatever every three years at twenty thirty forty then every five years i go in then the first day dismissed as i was fifty its every three years again i call sit go to multiple instruction courts but after a week never called never questioned i guess i just dont look like a great person to pick huh lol last year i went to santa ana then fullerton sat in chair lol went in multiple check in lines never picked lol not even as a alternate lol i just am not the right sex color age or intelegical mental health lol
Did you see our other video on Jury Nullification? I mean, don't watch it (or any other videos if you're ultimately selected) but it is a good watch if you're still waiting.
I disagree with your assessment of what Voir Dire is intended to accomplish. It is the process whereby those who are capable of rational thinking are identified and stricken from jury duty. Both sides in the case will attempt to present a slanted, misleading argument that deliberately leaves out information needed to reach a fair and impartial judgement. If you can think, you will be able to see through all the legal maneuvering and still arrive at a proper verdict. One side or the other cannot have that happen, so you get de-selected.
A gay person would not want a Christian who is openly anti gay to be on a jury in his or her court case because they have a obvious bias, technically that’s discrimination but it’s necessary due to how serious the court case is.
Send the return letter/ online saying you wish to serve your God given human right to say no and refuse, worked for me, and I believe we have a God Given free will to refuse.
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Maybe when they send these summons they should make sure the person doesn't live an hour and A FUCKING half away.
The issue is that if you live in that jursidiction, and you were to be accused of a crime you'd be on trial there, you also could be on jury duty there. That's how it works unfortunately.
I'm dealing with the shit now. I live in yavapai and I have to go to Maricopa in a month or so. I have court here in yavapai when I get in trouble here. I've only had to go to Maricopa once when I got a ticket there.
And in my state, it would help if they sent jury summons more than a week before they want you to appear in court. They act like citizens don't have anything going on in their lives that might require rescheduling to accommodate jury duty.
@@TaDarling1same case with me! I got my summons in the mail a week and a half ago, and I have jury selection today. I just wish that they’d be more considerate and give people more notice when it’s possible.
I’m 2.5 hrs away and supposed to do a 4 week term
If you don't want on a jury, when they ask if you will apply the law, as they give it to you, but it is a law you don't like, just admit you will nullify the jury. Perhaps not in those words. It would be an honest answer. This would often apply to drug cases, perhaps some motor vehicle offenses, and other things that some people don't think should be a crime.
While I was thinking of all the ways to avoid jury duty and a contempt citation, your last line hit home. A fair and impartial jury is critical to our legal system, so if not me, who?
This just warms my heart! ❤️
Oh shut up
Goody two shoes mfer
@@Ihatejuryduty If you have an opposing view, by all means please express it. Anyone more than six years old could say more than "[S]hut up."
@@arinerm1331 what a goody two shoes. Wow!
53 people showed up last time I was there. We sign in as we arrive. I was 13 on the list & turned out to be juror #3
Perfect example! Did you enjoy your time on the jury?
Good one! I feel a quiz coming on the heels of this video.
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i have jury duty tomorrow and it’s an hour away from where i live. i cannot afford to do this oh plus they say it’ll be two weeks. i hope to god i’m not chosen.
I went today and I was chosen and I don’t wanna go but I hope I’m not in the final 12, if you tell the judge that you are 1 hour away and you can’t afford it then he may you excuse you
how did it go?
An explanation that is easy to understand,for an important service.
Lol I had jury duty 4 months ago on Christmas week. I got called up with 27 other people for a 7-person jury and I was number 19, but I got chosen anyway.
Beyond introducing myself and letting the attorney and prosecutor know that I was once a victim of a crime, I said nothing else but still got picked. At least now I have a better understanding why. Thanks for this video.
I actually enjoyed jury duty when the trial started, but damn I hated the waiting process. It was 5 hours of sitting in a room with a bunch of others and 3 hours for the trial, but I learned a lot about the system.
You're welcome, and thank you for the kind words!
I'm sorry the wheels of justice turn slowly. I always tell the jury that the worst part is sitting on those uncomfortable benches while waiting on the case to get started because the most comfortable seats are those in the jury box. 😁
@@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC Having sat in both seats, that is so true. I'm guessing being a 19 year old juror on a DUI case didn't sit well for either the state or the defendant. I was in the box, so someone kicked me. LOL. That would have been a short trial. Instead, I got on a three week trial. Ugh. Two days or one trial back then. Now it's one day or one voir dire and im done (dont even have to make the final panel)
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Fastest way out of jury service is to talk. Volunteer answers to questions. The more you talk the better the chance you’ll cause one side or the other to strike you.
I was excused from a murder trial once. In response to a question, I said that a victim didn’t need to be bleeding from their eyes on the ground before they were allowed to defend themselves. Prosecution struck me.
they actually hit you?!
@@redips you think that's bad, they threw the book at the other guy
i got asked," if a police officer arrest someone, does that mean that person is guilty?" i said," yes because police dont just going around arresting people for no reason" i didnt make it in to be a juror :/
I’m seen as a crazy vet, so I never get even a jury duty summons. It’s the only time I’m glad to be a crazy vet and brag bout it. 😝
🤣 I also rarely get summoned to jury duty. I can't imagine why. 😁
You are indeed fortunate that you don't receive jury duty summons but I'm curious how the courts would even be aware of you being a crazy vet. I know jury summons are sent out to thousands of VOTERS but I had no idea that the courts had lists of people who are considered crazy and hence unsuitable for jury duty.
@@TaDarling1 they ask if I’m disabled and or suffer from PTSD or a single mom and I’m all three so I’m always excused.
I once got bumped from a jury because I knew the defendant
I once heard my PE teachers named as a potential witness. Unfortunately, that individual was not the person I was thinking of, and I didn't get bumped.
I want to be on a jury. Not many people would say that but I've always imagined being there, doing things like hearing and reviewing the case for myself instead of hearsay
I wish you could take my place because I hate jury duty. The only thing worse is traffic court.
Can you go for me then? 😂
@@koreyb
Just tell them you hate the judicial system, don’t trust the law and won’t stand against or for someone. Tell them it’s all meaningless to you and to stop sending you jury duty mail. That’s what I’m going to tell them tomorrow when I call.
@@Nighhhts fr imma tell them I don’t feel comfortable and lgbtq
Tell them that and you will be sent home.
A few years back my husband was picked for a murder trial. He was asked how he knew he could be impartial. He replied “ because of my Christian ethics”. They then kicked him off the jury!
well they do not want Christians in the legal system
Great video @Matthew! ❤😎👋
Thank you! ♥
I've been called to jury duty 4 times. I got on 1 jury. The one where neither lawyer asked me anything.
@@johnmckown1267 same. Nobody asked me anything so I thought I’m home free…. But they selected me at the end….. it was a fun experience tho
ive always be intrigued with being a juror, at least once in my life, but have yet to ever be called for an interview or any of such thing involved with it
If I'm ever called for jury duty I'm just gonna say I don't wanna be there and I'll just go with what everyone else picks. They won't want me there after that because they want someone who will care enough to pay attention. And genuinely I don't.
Please note this does not apply to the UK. This is a US thing. In the UK nothing that is mentioned in this vid applies.
it is likely that you dont get a jury at all in the UK.
True, this applies only to the American court system. The number of strikes based on cause and no cause is different state to state and different on the Federal level and differs on the type of crime the defendant is being prosecuted for.
The last jury summons I got, I didn't get around to picking up my mail until after the jury date. I sent a text message to the judge apologizing for it and he replied back not to worry too much about it.
I don't think I've ever heard "voir dire" pronounced that way!
I suspect that I would be de-selected out of any jury duty (experience), but neither my wife nor I are ever called to begin with. I've been told that it's the "luck of the draw", but statistically, that's beginning to look unlikely (going by the people around me who have been called multiple times). I have voted several times, never been arrested for anything, legally only ever dealt with traffic fines.
I'm wondering if there are any hidden parameters that the State of Maine would know about me that would prevent them from calling me. As I said, I don't think it would ever lead to my selection, but it makes me wonder how many perfectly good jurors they are missing while they beat up on the same few.
I hope I'm kicked off..
Why is that?
@@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC You wouldn’t understand since it’s literally ur job lol
Me too. I hate the law and there’s no justice in this country for the working class. I get picked I’m causing problems.
ME TOOO!!!!!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😢
My husband and I have been summoned for jury duty a number of times. My employer said that my surving would cause extreme impact on the business as I was a manager without backup. My husband was not chosen due to relation to industry involved in trial and then has enough jurors chosen before him in other trials.We are now retired and haven't been given a summons in over 20+ years.Have been voters throughout that time and lived in 5 states.
That's life, right? They never want you unless you're busy. lol
One time, I had a husband AND wife appear for the same trial. They were a hoot! Only one of them ended up serving on the jury though.
Just got a summons!
The last time I had jury duty, and I’m not sure if I can disclose the case details, even though the judge had said we could after he dismissed us and this was years ago all I’m gonna say is this. We were in the deliberation room for about an hour and a half to two hours. The prosecution did not do a very good job presenting their case at all. We felt like the attorney was not prepared and did not do a good job. So we had reached a verdict of not guilty and we were about two minutes from going back to the court to present our ruling. It is at that time the judge walked in and told us we could all go home the guy made a plea. I was thinking to myself dude, you were two minutes away from being not guilty
That was a bit odd for me
Question I also have is this if you ever get jury duty and you have a medical procedure coming up three days after it was supposed to start and your schedule becomes extremely busy in terms of job the following week what attorneys look at
I am relieved every time I don't get picked, I have served on one Jury in my life, that is all the experience of that I ever wanted, it was interesting once, not something I care to repeat.
I have always wanted to have jury duty. I am 70 years old and I have only been called 3 times in my life and never picked for anything. Very disappointing. I wish there was a way to volunteer for jury duty.
@joycewright5386 I wish you could! I would love to serve once my kids are out of the house, but I'm stressed because I have JD tomorrow and I don't have childcare. I'm homeschooling too, so it'll really set us back and I'll need to skip Christmas break to make up for it.
Plus, I think we're much wiser as we mature more and more. I'm 35, but by 70 I'll have that much more perspective. You would be a blessing in the courtroom, I wish you could volunteer too ❤️ It would really save families with kids a huge hassle
I get called for jury duty at least once every year. However, as a white male in a predominantly black city/county, I'm skipped over for selection every. single. time.
I got a summons today for jury duty outta the blue. It's pretty scary to me cause I don't know what to expect since I've never done jury duty a day in my life EVER before
Just got my summons. I'd be an excellent juror BUT I have tummy troubles (to put it mildly) and hypoglycemia that I've been having a terrible time managing lately. I'm concerned I won't be able to stay in place as long as they need. Do they take this into account? Do they ask? How do I go about notifying them? Do I really have to take the day off from work and sit through the selection process or is there a way to notify them of this before my service in two weeks?
Is the mention of jury nullification grounds for any legal action like contempt?
As in, you're a juror and you ask the question of whether or not the jury is allowed to determine the law and if you believe that the law is unfair, can you ignore it?
Nope, you're probably fine if you ask that question.
However, if you use the phrase "jury nullification" then you're probably going to upset the Judge and Prosecutor, but you're not likely to be held in contempt.
@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC -- thank you, somehow in my 40+ years of eligibility I have never received notice to appear for "selection", and at some point I also was informed that degreed engineering professionals such as myself (BS and MS) while logical by nature are also viewed as problematic for one of the trial counselors.
I knew BOTH lawyers, one for each side, and the judge was a neighbor. I thought when I was called up for the interview I would be quickly dismissed. Wrong! I was selected. I answered their questions honestly...is that where I screwed up???
The absolute worst is being an alternate juror. You have to spend all the time, but never get to go to the jury room or have a vote in the outcome.
Imagine a ferris wheel working like this. And this is after you've paid you fee to ride, with no refund!
Also, I was on a case where the judge asked the panel if they had concerns about serving on the case. They stated that they can dismiss you for this three day case but another judge with a two week case may not. Also, one of the party's attorneys also asked the question as well. I believe that in either case it would have resulted in a challenge / dismisal for cause.
In one of my times, 10 people had been selected before me. A guy 4 seats down was worried, I said it was unlikely. I was selected. The next 4 were skipped and that guy was#12.
I got jury duty as an 18 year old and im extremely nervous, can anyone help me not be?
Be friendly with other people there with jury summons. It will increase your comfort level while you wait to find out and also if you're picked. You won't feel quite so alone.
@TaDarling1 Okay, thank you for replying. I'll do that.
I was picked as well and have no idea what to expect tomorrow
I just went to jury duty yesterday. First time. I was one of 22 and it went down to 18 and then they picked 6 and sent us on our way. So curious to know why I was not selected. 😅 😊
You left out the other quirk here in Texas...when either side chooses the option to "scramble" the jury pool. #1 may become #24 and #25 may become #1. And then there's the old joke about the defense attorney looking across the room and telling the judge, "Your honor, I believe in the honesty and character of the good citizens of Lubbock County. I'll be happy with jurors 1 through 12!"
I have never been called up until now at age 42. I was excused by my doc last year as ive always had anxiety and it's debilitating. A year later im called back and nothing has changed except i choose not to take medication. I am very fearful of public transit, being alone in the big city, and i dont want to hear any bad cases it might cause me to panic and my fear is terrible. My legs go wobbly etc. I dont even drive highways. 😢
I I am both exited and scared for my first ever Jury Summons, but I hope I get let in, there is a first for everything.
If you get a summons and check one of the exemptions and mail it back, is that the end of it? Will they contact you to verify your claim?
My fulltime caregiver has been summoned for jury duty. Can he be excused because there is no one else to care for me?
Wow, i only got kicked on one over 30 years. It was a capital case and I had a friend that was a deputy DA. Picked every other time and have been a foreperson on the last one. Educators are popular as jurors and in California we get paid our full wages no matter how long the trial lasts. Less burden on other unpaid folks. It does wreck havok on your students though and you still have to prepare every class's sub plans. Jury duty isnt fun but it is very educational.
I have to show up for jury duty this morning. I have such a distrust in the police and legal system that I can't imagine they'd pick me. So ill probably get picked. That's how screwed up it is.
In that case, wouldn't that make you the PERFECT juror? If the State is able to convince even YOU beyond a reasonable doubt, then surely the person is guilty.
I don't recall any interview process when I served on a jury. There is provision for questionnaires, and for giving details of the defendants and witnesses, but they weren't bothered with in the two cases I had.
Instead,, 15 go in the courtroom, 12 are picked by shuffling cards. Objections can be made but they have to be on serious grounds like being relatives of the defendant or the witnesses.
(This is how it works in England and Wales, anyway, or at least in Leeds.)
I was called about 6 times but never even got to the point of anyone asking me a question.
From my one-time experience. To avoid selection, it may be as simple as avoiding eye contact with the attorneys.
I find jury duty a waste of my time because I hardly ever get on a jury. Most lawyers will excuse me because I have a degree in mechanical engineering, or I have sued a former employer.
How do i disqualify myself
I've been on many juries, and have never been voir dired. Not once. Not by the prosecution, not by the defense, not by the judge. Why is that? 🤔
I'm not tracking. So you've just shown up for jury duty and started hearing evidence without first being asked if you knew any of the parties, or whether you might be biased?
@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC yep, I get selected, sworn in, sit there while they pick other potential jurors, voir during them, etc. Then they are done, the 12 (13 or 14, really) selected, and the trial starts.
Not once has any of the lawyers, judge, etc asked me questions, i.e. voir dire. I've been on, I want to say... 7 juries? Maybe 6. Out of those, I think 4 went to deliberation, a few were settled mid trial.
Both of I and my sister have the same name but difference Middle name. Somehow only my sister has jury summon while I do not have anything. I do not know that will be effect anything, or just not "picked"?
Could use some advice if someone sees this, I’ve been summoned for federal jury duty for a 4 week term and I live 2.5 hrs away. Do they pay daily? Or do they expect you to pay for a hotel and food gas and pay 2 weeks later in the mail.
That's a great question that I unfortunately do not have the answer to. When you get an answer, would you mind coming back here to update us?
@@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC I will give an update in about 3 weeks, the trial is set to begin august 12th.
What about our fourth amendment rights. Why do we have to answer jury selection questions or go to jail for content. Why do we have to surrender our 2nd amendment rights and tell our opinion in the form of a verdict. Why should we be forced to serve if we don’t want to. There are a lot of people willing to why force those that are not. It don’t seam American to me.
You can't be jailed for answering any questions during voir dire. Even if you stated that you were in favor of complete anarchy (I'm not going into detail due to YT restrictions). The honor of serving on a jury goes back to our Nation's founding. There is nothing more American. But, if you want to know how to AVOID jury duty, we actually did a video about that a few years back. ruclips.net/video/n0mM09un5ZQ/видео.html
There are prices we pay to live in our society, implicit agreements we make by remaining in the country.
@@sm5574
Them stealing my money from my paycheck IS the price I pay. I don’t support the Law or like the Law…
@@Nighhhts, then you are free to find another place to live. You don't have to like the law, but to live in society you have to abide by it.
thought it was pronounces as "woah deer"?
Maybe in fancy big cities, but here in Texas we butcher those fancy French words like nobody's business! 🤣
Most defendants in my very rural area would be well advised to avoid a jury at all costs.
For example, a few years ago, one 28 year old man pled guilty to the statutory rape of his 14 year old girlfriend. The judge, however, had a minimum sentence he could impose. I think that it was two years in prison. The man wanted probation only but the only way he could get that was if the jury sentenced him to that. So they had a trial for the purpose of determining the sentence. He got the maximum.
1. Jury selection is complex
2. Asking questions is nice strategy to pick
3. Fairness should be considered carefully, especially with biases
Why is it called "voir dire"? Why can't lawyers use plane English when dealing with jurors?
In The UK, both prosecution and defence want bored, and disinterested juries whose lack of patience will ensure a quick decision without too much in-depth consideration of the evidence.
Every time I tell them that I am psychic and can save the whole bother of a trial if they just put the defendant in the same room with me so I can read him, they throw mw out.
great video!
Thank you! It is an honor and a privilege to educate. 😁
Right after turning 18 I got summoned, I got out of it but I was just summoned again (3 months later, I’m still 18) so this time I’m just gonna go and see what happens. I am juror no. 1 which is crazy.
Another question if you really hate drugs and smoking and marijuana and things like that are those asked
Do many anarchists serve? A lot get through the filter?
I've heard of some jurors who actually want to be on the trial and express that during their jury interview get disqualified lol because the prosecutor or the district attorney might not like it or the defendants attorney might not like that lol
I have served on a Jury before and I Loved the experience‼️😊 I been called to hurt Duty 5 Times in my entire 51 years of Living ... 33 Years of Adulthood 🤷🏽♀️😁
I never picked because i just say 2 simple words... jury nullification... once they know that you even know that term they will not select you 😂😂😂
I want to be selected for a interesting trial - two weeks max tho
What about being unemployed for the last 9 years, and also splitting my time (living) each year between 3 different countries? My partner lives in one of the countries and he pays for me financially while I’m there with him and while we are traveling together for 6 months in India, then when I’m back in my own country for 3 months I stay with and help care for my mom.
I’m not even sure I’ll be able to put my unconventional life and experiences into a framework that will make sense to anyone.
I got a summons and will need to appear in court in 2 weeks
Any advice/suggestions?
I was summoned for jury duty but was abroad at the time - l always rented my place out whenever l left the country and upon return l often didn't bother to live in my own house either.
There was a warrant for my arrest out too upon my return , plus a fine etc
Anyway, l contacted the authority and explained my absences and provided proof via my passport etc and they noted that l wouldn't be called again as l had a history of living abroad and unlikely to change my lifestyle.
Edit: l was genuinely enthusiastic to be called for Jury duty too so that definitely helped my case for permanent exemption 😅
@@MPM6785ChitChat - thanks for sharing and I’m glad you had a good outcome
And just because you cannot be on the jury does NOT mean you cannot watch the trial as a member of the public. Don't let them get rid of you THAT easy
😂 !
Voir dire is pronounced as the original French. (Roughly, Vuwa deer) And EVERY ATTORNEY should respect this fact as how you murder annunciation of a person’s dialect attention cues will impact your performance, at least in the audience’s minds.
I am scheduled for jury duty soon. I had chosen a date so I could get my own affairs in order. I am to show up in the court. Here's the catch. I know the local law enforcement and court staff.
I am not law, but several family members are. I know the defendant. I also know his attorney and the clerks. I expect to be excused.
I’ve received “jury summons” a dozen times over the years I just toss them in the trash.
I have never served as a juror. I showed up once having received a summons. Once there, I saw a table of about eight or so men sitting at a table playing cards. All of them had drinks and snacks expecting to be there for some time and perhaps all day. If anyone went to the restroom his buddies covered in case his name was called. It was obvious these dudes knew the system and were a small club of guys that knew how things worked. I was never called and neither were any of them. But this stuck with me. Were these guys deeply interested in justice? Were these guys who always wanted to get a day off of work? Were they somehow activists having an agenda that I might agree or disagree with?
I heard saying a rac!al joke will get you kicked out of jury duty.
Killer say what?
🤣 Oh no, I'm not falling for that one again!
I would not like to be part of someone’s condemnation. Just got called for Jury duty.
one time i went i almost made it to the final straw luckily they sent me home
Here to find out how the hell I can get kicked out.
Sir, is that an Airborne badge on your lapel?
It sure is! You've got quite an eagle eye!
I’ve been selected for jury duty, but I’m an alcoholic, so unless they’re ok with me having a few beers during breaks, I think I’m a bad pick.
Hey, you never know unless you ask. 😆
i have always got a jurry card or whatever every three years at twenty thirty forty then every five years i go in then the first day dismissed as i was fifty its every three years again i call sit go to multiple instruction courts but after a week never called never questioned i guess i just dont look like a great person to pick huh lol last year i went to santa ana then fullerton sat in chair lol went in multiple check in lines never picked lol not even as a alternate lol i just am not the right sex color age or intelegical mental health lol
I need you in Naples, hurry up.
I’m in my 50’s and never did jury duty… I’d actually like to once….. ONLY once lol
Watching this 3 hours before I go to jury so I can get off lol
Did you see our other video on Jury Nullification? I mean, don't watch it (or any other videos if you're ultimately selected) but it is a good watch if you're still waiting.
Did you get kicked off?
@@cheapyweepy5651 yeah 🤣
Dude me too
@@beeochg4 fr fr ong
If you not getting picked don't change what your doing.
If you’re reading this, please google jury nullification! :D
I disagree with your assessment of what Voir Dire is intended to accomplish. It is the process whereby those who are capable of rational thinking are identified and stricken from jury duty. Both sides in the case will attempt to present a slanted, misleading argument that deliberately leaves out information needed to reach a fair and impartial judgement. If you can think, you will be able to see through all the legal maneuvering and still arrive at a proper verdict. One side or the other cannot have that happen, so you get de-selected.
PhDin stem field? Not selected, too likely to notice reasonable doubt
Maybe I don’t respect the legal process
Want off a jury? Sneak in the word "nullification," and you will be gone.
Sorry, I can't take a lawyer who doesn't know how to pronounce voir dire seriously.
_I think, therefore I’ll never be selected for a jury._
I will never get picked for jury duty
I don't believe in the death penalty, so I would not get hired on most juries unless they want someone like me to spare their client.
A gay person would not want a Christian who is openly anti gay to be on a jury in his or her court case because they have a obvious bias, technically that’s discrimination but it’s necessary due to how serious the court case is.
Frankly I am happy to not be selected, I didn't even get paid minimum wage in my state.
Send the return letter/ online saying you wish to serve your God given human right to say no and refuse, worked for me, and I believe we have a God Given free will to refuse.
We know all this shit. We watched "My Cousin Vinny". Geesh.
I've been "deselected" because of my race.
I don’t wanna be picked I don’t want nothing to do with it.
Aww, how come? 🥺
I said God believes in the death penalty and so do I. Now I’m never asked back.