Jury Duty.
I was called to jury duty on the 18th. I was told I wouldn’t be needed on the 20th.
As it turns out the trial I was selected for was a 1st degree murder and sexual assault combo. The trial was estimated to end around the first week in September only to be followed by a sentencing trial. It was a death penalty case too.
I can honestly say I’m glad I don’t have to endure that whole process. I can also say I’m more than a little curious as to how it would have been.
Some things I didn’t know. When you’re interviewed for jury selection, you do it alone. By alone I mean no other jurors. By alone I mean the prosecution, defense, the defendant, defendant’s family, and court officials are there.
That’s right. I had to tell the court I’d be absolutely fine giving the death penalty to the guy not 20 feet from me, and his mom who was trying to force a smile.
Insanity.
July 28th, 2011 at 11:16 pm by rl