I got called to jury duty for the first time ever, last month. I went in December to find out that I might be put on the jury for a murder trial and that it could last up to 5 weeks. They had us fill out a questionaire that had 350 questions in it. A lot of the questions were about our opinions on the death penalty, religion, race, and if we knew anyone related to the case. I knew I did NOT want to be on this jury, so I answered some of the questions a little too honestly. For instance, the question was: Because this man has been charged with the crime, do you probably think he is guilty? YES, duh. I could've said that I was racist against hispanics to not get chosen, but obviously I'm not, look at my husband and son... It was pretty crazy and a lot of the questions were things I've never had to think about, so I did my best.
I got called back last week for an interview. The interview was with all of the lawyers, the judge and the DEFENDANT. Yes, the creepy man himself. I had to sit in a small room with all of these people and explain why I had answered the questions the way I did. I was a nervous idiot. I just wanted to say, I have no opinion, just let me go home and live in my little bubble of comfort, please!!! The defendants lawyer was really NOT nice to me and made me feel like the judgemental, death penalty activist that I must be deep inside. It was really uncomfortable when they asked me if I could give this man, and they pointed to the defendant, the death penalty. I said, if he deserves it! ugh. By the way, the defendant is SOOOO creepy. After they were done tearing me apart, I had to wait in the hall for them to decide if they wanted me coming back or not, and I overheard the bailiff telling someone that this is the worst crime they have seen in 20 years. GREAT! They asked me to come back for one final interview.
So, I went, yet again, to the court house yesterday, and sat in the courtroom along with 30 other potential jury members, lawyers, judge, and creepy and waited for 3 hours for them to choose the jury. 14 our of the 30 were chosen and heaven helped me because they didn't call my name. RELIEF!! I am SO happy that I don't have to see and hear the details of this case.
I have to thank Lenny, because I put on the questionaire that my cousin was a bad-A member of the LV SWAT team and they seemed a little worried about that. HA!
Apparantly, Floyd (aka creepy guy) and 2 teenagers, broke into the home of a 75 year old lady, killed her & abused her in horrible beyond horrible ways, and then stole her purse. They then went to another elderly ladies home and hurt her and stole her purse, too. She is still alive and testifying as I type. WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO? Anyways, I'm glad I can be home with my kids today. yea!
8 comments:
I can't believe they try to make you feel like you've done something wrong cause you have an opinion. I'm so glad you don't have to hear all the gory details of the murder. It does seem weird that somehow he thinks he's innocent. I'm sure glad they have the other lady to testify. That is funny you mentioned Lenny, our family swat hero.
I'm glad you didn't get called - that would have been traumatizing! I heard more about it on the news today. I can't believe how sick that is.
I would have been a nervous wreck in that interview! Yikes!
I can't believe that had the creep is allowed to be there when they interview potential jurors. That seems really weird to me. I am so glad you were tough about the death penalty. Somebody like that has no business staying on the earth with the rest of us. I hope Lenny's Bad A Swat experience helped them decide against you. That would have been a very creepy assignment.
I am for the death penalty all the way! If someone like that does something like that- then Yes Death penalty- sometimes I feel an eye for an eye- Do the same thing to them that they did to someone else. Not the easy way out and be given meds to make you die.
Sorry- I'm glad you didn't have to be on the Jury.
Holy Cow, Jaime!!! I'm so sorry you had to go through that. What IS this world coming to? That is CRAZY!
glad you didnt have to go you knowm knaow all or us taylors will do what ever it takes to get out of jury duty i was called sevral years ago my dad said just tell them you think he is gulity and you hate everybody then at the beginong of last year i got a thing in the mail to see if i want to vounteer for a year to be on a grand jury that meet every tuesday apperantly grand juryes are the worst crimes ever i said no thanks (i did kinda want to be on it but i didnt want to bo it for a year)
Man thank heavens you didn't have to hear all the gory details of that nasty crime. I love when they call us to go get these creaps and we find them in the fetal position on the floor cause they are so scared. they are always alot tougher when their friends are around. I also agree that the death penalty needs to stay alive and well.
I am so glad you didn't have to sit for that jury!! I love living in my happy little bubble too! Oh - next time you can also put that your cousins hubby (Michael) is a attorney here in UT... that seems to make them nervous too! HA!
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