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May 19, 2006
I'm probably going to jail today (maybe)
UPDATE: I went to court this morning and simply scheduled a new jury duty date, missing out on a fine, jail time or finger-wagging in my direction. JUNE 21! Remind me, Stalkers. Thanks!
There were FOUR hotties in the AWOL juror's gathering, for a hottie return rate of almost 10%! Blond hottie, dark-haired hottie, nice suit hottie and my favorite, shorty scruffy tattooed hottie who was rather friendly, talkative and just came right up to me while we were standing in line. I assumed we were cruising each other. I went in for my rescheduling before him, and happened to have to wait outside to record my jury date in my datebook. Scruffy hottie comes out, but during our conversation en route to the Metrorail station, I learn that hottie both smokes and has a wife - both deal-breakers for me. Oh well, he was friendly and fun to look at at least.
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The deadline at work is looming and I have no idea how long I'll have to be at the DC Superior Court tomorrow. The iPod is charged and I'm bringing plenty of reading material, including the work stuff and a new D&D module I need to read up on.
See, I received what was actually a summons, but I thought it was just a survey of availability, so I ignored the date to appear, which passed by. Then I received a nastygram saying I could be fined or would have to go to jail unless I show up and say I'm sorry, which I am. I would like to serve on jury duty, it sounds interesting, but I simply flubbed the date. What should I say to the honored judge? By the time you'll have read this, I'll have found out.
This Saturday I'll be at Halo (1435 P Street NW) from 6-8pm supporting the Fair Wisconsin effort to stop discrimination and support equality in Wisconsin.
On November 7, 2006, Wisconsin will vote on a state constitutional amendment that defines marriage as “between one man and one woman” and that “a legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized in this state." This amendment would seriously harm both gay and straight families and roll back years of progressive tradition in Wisconsin.
So, if you want to learn more about the fight and help turn the tide against discrimination, then meet us at Halo! Besides helping out a great cause you will be able to mingle with some very beautiful Midwesterners and enjoy the finest cuisine from the Dairy State.
A donation of $20 is suggested. (Please make checks payable to “Fair Wisconsin.”) If you are unable to attend, but would still like to help out, you can donate on www.fairwisconsin.com under the DONATE field. Please mark that your donation is for the "May 20 DC Fundraiser" under the PURPOSE field. Thanks!
Posted by jimbo at May 19, 2006 10:44 AM
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I answered a summons in a timely fashion: I've been serving on a trial jury since MARCH 7TH! Yes, MARCH 7TH. Federal District Court for the District of Columbia.
And Jimbo, they won't throw you in jail or fine you, They'll just be so happy to have another potential juror show up, they'll probably give you a cookie or something.
Posted by: Boo Augustus at May 18, 2006 11:22 PM
Did you post this in the future? I forgive you because I like you, but I take jury duty very seriously. In DC though, there's little follow through, though they are getting press and are much less lenient than they used to be. I wrote about it after the most recent revision of the report came out: http://copperred.livejournal.com/205072.html You won't end up in lock up, as long as you show up for your next date. What you say: you tell them exactly what you said here, and sound really contrite. Given how long you've lived in DC, this can't be your first summons, or? Don't forget the original summons, the notification, ID, a pen and something to write on, and a book. A long one.
Posted by: copperred at May 18, 2006 11:31 PM
If you're stuck and you'd like to avoid an being involved in an actual trial, tell 'em you've been sleeping with a police commissioner during the voix dire (see, I've been on juries a couple of times!).
Worked for me.
Posted by: Mark at May 19, 2006 10:54 AM
They don't arrest you but they do send you a nasty letter. And they make sure your name comes up again. Now if you miss two, you might get a visit from a law enforcement agency as a "reminder".
Posted by: moby at May 20, 2006 8:18 PM
I wonder what it means that I consider it money better spent to send money to Wisconsin than to VA?
At least it's Superior Court, and not US District (Federal Court), as those cases can take forever.
Posted by: copperred at May 21, 2006 2:26 AM