gallantwarrior
Gold Member
I think that first sentence says it all. You were selected because you could be counted on to produce the expected result.
Perhaps. But which side selects me?
I'm not really sure how jury selection is accomplished where you are, but here it's all lottery until voir dire. Then, each side is only permitted to dismiss a limited number of jury candidates until a jury is seated. There are usually some people who will do or say anything to get dismissed, rather than do their civic duty...you know, be a responsible citizen...
I got called back in the early 90's, but never since. But I live in Dupage County which is a low crime area.
I go back to my point, though, that we have Jury Selection, which means neither side wants people smart enough to bring an opinion to the table.
The one time I was called and we got to selection, it was a hispanic gangbanger who shot a black kid and crippled him. The Prosecution got rid of anyone who showed too much compassion, (such as the lady who volunteered at an animal shelter) and the Defense got rid of anyone who had a family member who was the victim of a crime.
And again, only 2% of criminal trials ever see a jury. It's a nice show to convince you the system works.
The last jury I sat on, I was selected by the defense because I am a veteran.