Hi Folks,

I just spent 3 days on Jury Duty.  A very worth while experience.

This makes my fourth time as a juror.

I realize, for some people it is a humbug, loss of income and a time out from work.

I'm retired, I have the time and I LIKE to serve on Juries.

This time it was a Sex Assault III case.  The facts really don't matter as it ended up in a hung jury. 9 Not Guilty and 3 Guilty.  I voted Not Guilty.

The bottom line is, "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"    The case had problems and we couldn't figure it all out, not with the "facts" as presented.

My Favorite line from Massad Ayoob;  Do NOT Lie to the jury.

Believe me, we went around so much that a Court in session next door Complained we were making too much noise.

Pay is $30 a day plus milage.  On the last day, we went to the Federal Building cafeteria for $9 per person lunch.

Bring on jury duty is not exactly fun.  You are deciding the fate of a person.  Whether or not he/she goes to prison or not.  Becomes a Registered sex offender.

Even if we had found him/her Not Guilty, the Arrest record for sex assault will be a permanent mark against that person.  It will Never go away.

If found guilty and even if the Governor gave that person a Pardon,  The Arrest will still be there.  That will never be erased.  Or so I'm told.

I Do tell people that Jury Duty is something that should not be ignored.  It is part of the American System of Justice. 

It is a Duty that everyone should do at least once.  It is an eye opening experience.

If you want to know more, catch me After a get together.  Be happy to answer your questions in person.

I always wanted to,go on jury but never did get called. I would also help in my studies in cj.

I've served twice.  Never complained, never shirked.  I believe in the system. 

What has completely dismayed me both times was how incredibly lame the lawyers were.  I hope to God that I never have to place my fate in the hands of one!

TG:  You get what you pay for.

In my opinion, both lawyers really weren't trying very hard to win.

Both sides probably don't get paid much.

That's why after they "serve their time" as Prosecutor or Public Defender and make all the mistakes, they quit and open their own office or
join an established law firem.

Also, considering that I am an NRA Instructor(came out in questions to the jury) I was surprised that the defense kept me on the jury.

Both sides made mistakes.