This was originally published on the old Compassionate Curmudgeon blog on June 5, 2008 at 5:31 PM.The trial wrapped up today, as expected. The jury deliberated, had some spirited, passionate discussions, and eventually reached a verdict.I expect to write about the details of the case as soon as I can clear my head; it was … Continue reading 12 Angry Jurors
Jury Duty 2008
The Jury
This was originally published on the old Compassionate Curmudgeon blog on June 4, 2008 at 6:35 PM.Today was the first day of the trial, and tomorrow may well be the last.It was also the first day that the jury gathered together as a distinct group. Yesterday, our panel of 50 prospective jurors made little attempt … Continue reading The Jury
The Trial
This is a slightly edited version of a blog post that was originally published on the old Compassionate Curmudgeon blog on June 7, 2008 at 10:28 AM. It's the last in the series about my stint as a juror in 2008. Thursday during the late afternoon rush, there were probably eleven people muttering under … Continue reading The Trial
Jury Duty!
This was originally published on the old Compassionate Curmudgeon blog on June 3, 2008 at 4:02pm. Unlike most folks, I enjoy jury duty. At least, I enjoy the trial part, if I get chosen, and so far I've been impaneled three times; twice in criminal cases and once in a civil suit. In fact, I … Continue reading Jury Duty!