Prospective Juror

[pameladean]

Oh, boy. I'm now a prospective juror on a trial concerning what sounds like a nasty situation. So far we have all filled out questionnaires, and will be grilled in person tomorrow.

The questionnaire was deeply unnerving. I don't myself feel that "answering honestly" really sorts with Yes or No, even if you can Explain in three lines or even use more paper if you want. I feel that my answers were not consistent and that they'll think I was lying. But I wasn't. I have many mixed feelings and many contradictory opinions.

They ask what TV shows you watch and what your favorite characters are.

They ask if you want to be a juror on this trial. I said that I didn't, well aware that they may be screening just as much for people who want to for creepy reasons.

I would complain for several screens except that, well, whatever ills I think being on this jury may bring, they hardly compare with either being a victim of this crime or with being falsely accused of it.

P.

Comments

The CSI Effect

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

A surprising number of people believe that CSI is real, and are looking for that kind of forensic analysis in real trials.

B

Re: The CSI Effect

[medievalist.livejournal.com]

Well of course it's real--they couldn't show it on TV if it weren't!

Yes, yes I am quoting a fellow jurist.

Re: The CSI Effect

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

Sometimes, you have to wonder what planet these people are living on.

B

Re: The CSI Effect

[huladavid.livejournal.com]

Earth, unfortunately...

Re: The CSI Effect

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

I'm with you on the "unfortunately" part.

B

Re: The CSI Effect

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

...and you voted for George W. Bush in the last election because he will lower taxes, protect the environment, and control terrorism too, right? Yeah, I thought so.

Re: The CSI Effect

[vass]

Oy. Someone missed out on a very important stage of early childhood development. And evidently never watches science fiction (except CSI.)

I'll be over here, whimpering.