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COLGATE4

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7. I think it's more probable because (s)he is a

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 18, 2014, 04:57 PM

Dec 2014

student. The lawyers trying the case might not want a law (or paralegal) student on the jury, fearing that there's a risk that (s)he might convey imprecise or inaccurate information about legal issues to other jury members.

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I got excused from jury duty today! [View all] Brigid Dec 2014 OP

My guess is the paralegal student angle sunk you... brooklynite Dec 2014 #1

I'm a lawyer and have served on a jury. COLGATE4 Dec 2014 #6

Or is it because TlalocW Dec 2014 #2

Nope. Brigid Dec 2014 #11

<snort!> nt DawgHouse Dec 2014 #23

You didn't show up naked did you? Lint Head Dec 2014 #3

Umm . . . Brigid Dec 2014 #10

Too bad , they need people on juries who can think for them selves helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #4

They don't generally want smart people, and you're smart. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2014 #5

I think it's more probable because (s)he is a COLGATE4 Dec 2014 #7

You want someone who agrees with you already. AngryAmish Dec 2014 #12

They must allow a lot of peremptory challenges in this state. Brigid Dec 2014 #15

It depends. AngryAmish Dec 2014 #17

Could be the paralegal thing, elleng Dec 2014 #8

Expert? Not me. Brigid Dec 2014 #13

Not relevant, elleng Dec 2014 #19

I once had 2 judges in one venire! AngryAmish Dec 2014 #16

Good idea! elleng Dec 2014 #21

Wooo hoooo etherealtruth Dec 2014 #9

I reluctantly opted out due to my age (over 72). My caregiver responsibilities preclude it. CTyankee Dec 2014 #14

Did you click the "I am not able to serve at this time" link? KamaAina Dec 2014 #18

Last time I got DU jury duty . . . Brigid Dec 2014 #22

I have been excused from Jury duty twice. Here's why! Paper Roses Dec 2014 #20