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I'd say you had some valid concerns with the way they run the courthouse, thats a pretty damnb laxed way of running things.

Around here you can't get into the courthouse for any reason with out going through a metal detector first.

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."

Roundoak, are you going to serve on the jury if you can't carry?

"Around here you can't get into the courthouse for any reason with out going through a metal detector first." Same in Fairfax County, VA.

This whole thing frustrates me.

The jury is easily the most important part of the entire criminal justice system. I've seen the damage idiot, biased or apathetic jurors can do and it's tragic.

Serving on a jury is a privilege most people in the world couldn't fathom having access to and one that most in the US seem to avoid. I'll likely never be given the opportunity to serve on a jury that matters and it's frustrating to see good, common sense filled people (ideal jurors) intentionally jeopardizing or outright ruining their chances to do something good for everyone else.

"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."

I'll bet there are a few people who are wishing they had kept quiet until hearing from you again.

I just want to see what the DA does with the curve ball I threw him.

it's frustrating to see good, common sense filled people (ideal jurors) intentionally jeopardizing or outright ruining their chances to do something good for everyone else.

moi ?

This whole thing frustrates me.

The jury is easily the most important part of the entire criminal justice system. I've seen the damage idiot, biased or apathetic jurors can do and it's tragic.

Serving on a jury is a privilege most people in the world couldn't fathom having access to and one that most in the US seem to avoid. I'll likely never be given the opportunity to serve on a jury that matters and it's frustrating to see good, common sense filled people (ideal jurors) intentionally jeopardizing or outright ruining their chances to do something good for everyone else.

I had jury duty abotu a month ago. Older lady on trial for assalting her lesbian lover, while drink.

Peak of the rut, beautiful day.. the very smart defense attorney looked at me and immediatly knew that I had a guilty verdict in my heart...(grin) Was dismissed when she asked me what I thought about gays... and drunks.