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pameladean) wrote2006-05-10 07:53 pm
pameladean) wrote2006-05-10 07:53 pm
Prospective Juror
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.
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.
no subject
I'd flunk the TV question, as I have flunked every TV question for years.
I wonder if they cherry-pick juries in Canada the way they do in the US or if they go for the "here are 12 random people, like them or lump them", approach like they do in Britain?
no subject
They might prefer somebody who never looked at TV. I don't think they really care for its influence, overall. And they don't like people watching the news if they might see something about the trial.
P.