Meeting over with the DA.
DA started by stating the specific reason for the meeting.
1) Did I have specific knowledge that the defendant's, defendant's families or associates issue threats of violence against present or prior judges, law enforcement or jurors?
My reply. No
2) Determine the basis for my objection to serving on a jury due to safety concerns.
My response verbally.
Will there be walk thru or hand held security weapon detectors at the court house entrance or court room?
DA - No
Will there be additional law enforcement in place?
DA - No Bailiff and Deputy Sheriff escorting defendant from jail.
Will the judge be armed?
DA - Do not know and will not ask him.
My lawyer summed up the question and answer session briefly.
"There are going to be violent defendants in your courthouse with known connections to out of state gangs and past criminal records and you demonstrated here today that there is no heightened concern for public safety. It will be business as usual.
My client has deemed serving on a jury under these circumstances not safe unless extraordinary safety measures are put in place or he is allowed to petition the judge for permission to conceal carry a handgun. He asks that you take his objection to serve on a jury to the judge for consideration of a jury exclusion."
