I used to live in the 'hood. Every time I was called it was for something that happened within a few blocks of my place. At the first opportunity I always asked the judge if living in the neighborhood disqualified me. They would always ask if it would effect my decision. Of course I always said, "No."
The first time I got out of jury duty was over a fight at a local convenience store. I asked, "What date was that? I think I was there." Then when the date was read I said, "Nevermind, I witnessed the other beating. The one that happened there three days earlier." Dismissed.
Another time it was an "alleged" domestic abuse case that happened in an apartment across the street from my house. They asked if we had ever been a victim of a crime. I raised my hand to tell them how my mailbox is always bashed in and my mail scattered. The judge asks, "Were you targeted in the crime?" I said, "No. You just have to know the neighborhood. They are always beating things up." The judge quickly shushed me...and dismissed.
I'm not sure what I'll do now that I moved to a nice area. Probably get stuck serving and have to finally earn my $15.
The first time I got out of jury duty was over a fight at a local convenience store. I asked, "What date was that? I think I was there." Then when the date was read I said, "Nevermind, I witnessed the other beating. The one that happened there three days earlier." Dismissed.
Another time it was an "alleged" domestic abuse case that happened in an apartment across the street from my house. They asked if we had ever been a victim of a crime. I raised my hand to tell them how my mailbox is always bashed in and my mail scattered. The judge asks, "Were you targeted in the crime?" I said, "No. You just have to know the neighborhood. They are always beating things up." The judge quickly shushed me...and dismissed.
I'm not sure what I'll do now that I moved to a nice area. Probably get stuck serving and have to finally earn my $15.