Not-a-juror

[hrj]

I wasn't empaneled. I wasn't even interrogated. Is it egotistical to feel deeply disappointed? (The annoying thing is that I've never gotten to be an actual juror, and this is the first time I've been called up when it would actually be rather convenient -- particularly given the projected short trial.) Ah well. I guess I have to work for half a day, then.

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[stitchwhich.livejournal.com]

If it helps, I was told by a lawyer that "the smarter you are, the less we want you on the jury". It is easier to sway jurors who don't think much. In your population area, I would imagine that is a common tool for lawyers. (Were I a lawyer, it would be for me, I guess, considering what they are taught about courtroom tactics.)

I was only called once, and then dismissed, to my disappointment too. Which how I ended up having a little by-chat with a friend who was a court lawyer.

[cryptocosm.livejournal.com]

Depends on the case, and which side you're on. "Easy to sway" cuts both ways.