JURY DUTY! Long post. I recommend reading.

[jednp]

what i'm curious about, is why on earth the weapons charge wasn't even brought up... convicted felon in possession of a firearm.. and ammunition. Federal laws say mandatory 5 years per firearm, and I believe 5 years per bullet, right?

It's ok, this guy will probably be out in 15 years to buy another illegal gun.

[Automatic Slim]

I was on jury duty a few years back. Black kid and his brother stormed a trailer full of teen-agers smoking dope and playing video games, with "Assualt Rifles" looking for drugs and $. They took one girl out back and took turns raping her. It was obvious our guy did it from the DNA and other evidence.

This little punk tried to stare the jury down all during the trial. I would just grin at him when he looked at me. He even had the balls to brag about the whole crime while he was in jail! One of his so-called homies snitched on him, and testified against him. The prosecuter made it clear that this witness was getting no special treatment from the DA. She only asked "What happens to inmates who commit violent crimes against women?"
His response, as he was staring at the punk was,"They become bitches."


After we convicted the POS, I got my CCW. I know they put him under the jail, but I know he'll remember me if he sees me, and me him. I couldn't remember his sentence since the judge gave it in months and days.
Bottom line: Jury duty can be an avenue of defense for some cases.

Slim

[Automatic Slim]

By the way, he was convicted on kidnapping and rape, not robbery since there wasn't enough evidence that he and his brother took anything from any of the witnesses.

[Dhunter55]

The defense and prosecution probably wanted you because you were knowledgable about firearms and concealment and could lend technical advice to other jurrors which might sway them either way.

I bet they eyeballed you when weapon arguements came up.

[LUVMYSIGP225]

Originally Posted by jednp

what i'm curious about, is why on earth the weapons charge wasn't even brought up... convicted felon in possession of a firearm.. and ammunition. Federal laws say mandatory 5 years per firearm, and I believe 5 years per bullet, right?

It's ok, this guy will probably be out in 15 years to buy another illegal gun.

This guy that I was dealing with was caught in another county with the handgun and ammo, during a traffic stop. He is still pending charges in that county.

[LUVMYSIGP225]

Originally Posted by Automatic Slim

After we convicted the POS, I got my CCW. I know they put him under the jail, but I know he'll remember me if he sees me, and me him. I couldn't remember his sentence since the judge gave it in months and days.
Bottom line: Jury duty can be an avenue of defense for some cases.

Slim

Well, it came out during jury selection that I carry a gun every day. I did not realize that the crowd is there during jury selection. The prosecutor, defense attorney, defendent, etc were all there.

So, anyone involved already knows that the minute I get to the parking deck, I am packing heat.

I am not really worried about this case. The dude was planning on murdering his own wife. Not a gang member, and not affiliated with anyone. All of his buddies squealed on him and testified against him. He was his only defense witness. He testified on his own behalf and that was it. The guy is a little scraggly weasal. There was never any stare down from this guy or intimidation.

[rlh2005]

Originally Posted by LUVMYSIGP225

The prosecutor argued that the revolver was chosen because it did not leave shell casings behind. She felt that the simple fact of it being a revolver indicated a desire to cover up evidence by not leaving shell casings. Boy, that got me thinking!!!

And in next case, the prosecutor might argue the defendant used a semi-auto pistol because it "reloads faster." Remember the prosecutor's job is to weave a story that guarantees conviction.