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weirdmom Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 5:58 PM |
My mom got a summons that she had to appear today. We're hoping she doesn't get picked because she has my kids this week and it'll ruin their time with grandma if she gets picked. And I'll have to drive halfway to Houston tonight to get them...which I don't feel like doing.
SO...any suggestions on what she can say to get out of it? I suggested she draw a swastika on her forehead but I am pretty sure she didn't do that. |
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monkey Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 6:01 PM |
| homer simpson - "Getting out of jury duty is easy. The trick is to say you're prejudiced against all races." |
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Turtleneck Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 6:12 PM |
There's really not much you can say or do that they haven't seen and heard before. The last time I was called, there was a woman who had just had a baby and was nursing and she was crying, crying, crying not to be picked. The judge said that was not an acceptable excuse. (She wasn't chosen, though.) They realize everyone could have an excuse not to go, so they are not very lenient.
I spent the whole day downtown, had to pay $15 for parking, but luckily I wasn't chosen either. |
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minnmess Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 6:14 PM |
any sorta medical anything!
My dad was chosen for a jury, and on the first day asked when they were breaking for lunch bc he is diabetic, and they were like "oh, do you have proof?" and he showed them the medication he had on him and he was sent home! So, anything minor, exploit it for all that it is worth! |
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weirdmom Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 6:15 PM |
That's awful about the mom with the baby.
I've only gotten a summons once and just sent in the opt out form. One of the acceptable reasons to be excused is if you are a full-time caregiver to young children.
Didn't know they are nicer in Texas to moms.
But I was more hoping people would come up with funny reasons like Homer Simpson for me to share with her. |
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Turtleneck Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 6:21 PM |
weirdmom wrote: That's awful about the mom with the baby.
I've only gotten a summons once and just sent in the opt out form. One of the acceptable reasons to be excused is if you are a full-time caregiver to young children.
Didn't know they are nicer in Texas to moms.
But I was more hoping people would come up with funny reasons like Homer Simpson for me to share with her.
No, there is no opting out here unless you are like 70 or something like that. We had a diabetic in our group, too, and he wasn't excused. You have to be on your death bed to get out of it.
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Turtleneck Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 6:25 PM |
weirdmom wrote:
But I was more hoping people would come up with funny reasons like Homer Simpson for me to share with her.
I Wanna Kill |
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ricv64 Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 6:40 PM |
| My dad gets out cause he don't speak english too good , but thats the only one i've seen . When i was on jury duty this nut job was defending himself , put himself on the stand and cross examined himself . He even objected to his own question. It was a driving without a license, 2nd offense, non payment of child support . He testified that he had a erection when he was patted down . That was 2 days of testimony , week long trial . |
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weirdmom Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 6:42 PM |
ricv64 wrote: When i was on jury duty this nut job was defending himself , put himself on the stand and cross examined himself . He even objected to his own question. It was a driving without a license, 2nd offense, non payment of child support . He testified that he had a erection when he was patted down . That was 2 days of testimony , week long trial .
I wish you were kidding but I know you are not. What did the prosecution and judge think of his antics? Did you ask if you could convict him of being bat ass crazy? |
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minnmess Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 7:00 PM |
ricv64 wrote: My dad gets out cause he don't speak english too good , but thats the only one i've seen . When i was on jury duty this nut job was defending himself , put himself on the stand and cross examined himself . He even objected to his own question. It was a driving without a license, 2nd offense, non payment of child support . He testified that he had a erection when he was patted down . That was 2 days of testimony , week long trial .
that is ridiculous!
I had a neighbour that got out of it bc he was a retired cop. I dont know if that is a general rule, or just something that applied to that case though.
Ya, just have her pretend to hate everyone! |
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weirdmom Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 7:04 PM |
ricv64 wrote: put himself on the stand and cross examined himself . He even objected to his own question.
How exactly do you cross examine yourself? Do you have a sock puppet playing the attorney? |
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moominbadger Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 7:14 PM |
weirdmom wrote: ricv64 wrote: put himself on the stand and cross examined himself . He even objected to his own question.
How exactly do you cross examine yourself? Do you have a sock puppet playing the attorney?
LOL!!!!! |
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SamuraiSandy Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 7:43 PM |
I had Jury Duty back in June...it sucked! I didn't get picked, thank god, but I did have to go and sit there and wait to find out...it took like 2 hours, since the judge was late.
How old is she? I think she can get out of it at a certain age, but she might not be old enough. Hmm...my boss told me I should say, "I know the son-of-a-bitch did it, he's guilty!" to get out of having to serve. Somehow, I don't think that would be the best thing to do/say!
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ElspethOllie Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 7:50 PM |
SamuraiSandy wrote: Hmm...my boss told me I should say, "I know the son-of-a-bitch did it, he's guilty!"
That made me laugh really loud, mainly because I was trying to imagine you saying that...
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weirdmom Posted Tue 08 Jul, 2008 7:57 PM |
My mom is only 59 so I don't think she'll be excused for her age. I posed this same question to someone else and here is their response.
1. Wear all black. Justice may be blind, but those lawyers aren't. You stroll into the courtroom dressed like Johnny Cash, and you know what they see. Trouble.
2. Constantly look around the room. The floor, the ceiling, your watch, other panelists--but never right at the judge or the person making selections. Again: trouble.
3. If neither of these tactics work and you actually get interviewed, be as clunky as possible with your responses--if you make any. Claim not to have heard or understood the question. Certainly don't withhold anything, but try to channel Mr. Bean or George Costanza. Awkward. |
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