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Nick Mangold

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Mar 27, 2012 4:41 PM
My wife just called me at work, said I got a jury duty summons in the mail. She didn't open it but the date on the outside was April 16th. How hard is it to get out of jury duty when me being out of the office would be detrimental to our company? We only have 3 employees, I'm the only one that does development, and we are busy as shit right now.
Mar 27, 2012 4:41pm
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Mar 27, 2012 4:43 PM
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Mar 27, 2012 4:43 PM
justincredible;1129338 wrote:My wife just called me at work, said I got a jury duty summons in the mail. She didn't open it but the date on the outside was April 16th. How hard is it to get out of jury duty when me being out of the office would be detrimental to our company? We only have 3 employees, I'm the only one that does development, and we are busy as shit right now.
I've been summoned once and got out of it because I said I couldn't miss class.
Mar 27, 2012 4:43pm
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Fab1b

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Mar 27, 2012 4:44 PM
That was my thought ^
Mar 27, 2012 4:44pm
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Mar 27, 2012 4:44 PM
Was summoned last month, got out of it because of class and me living 2 hours away.
Mar 27, 2012 4:44pm
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Brudda o da bomber

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Mar 27, 2012 4:45 PM
Have the boss write a letter telling the judge the same. works about half the time.
Mar 27, 2012 4:45pm
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Mar 27, 2012 4:45 PM
Justin's co-workers can't afford for him to miss time.

Mar 27, 2012 4:45pm
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Mar 27, 2012 4:46 PM
My coworkers are my two hands. My business is masterbating, and business is good.
Mar 27, 2012 4:46pm
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Nick Mangold

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Mar 27, 2012 4:46 PM
Devils Advocate;1129345 wrote:Have the boss write a letter telling the judge the same. works about half the time.
It's worth a shot.
Mar 27, 2012 4:46pm
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Brudda o da bomber

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Mar 27, 2012 4:48 PM
justincredible;1129349 wrote:My coworkers are my two hands. My business is masterbating, and business is good.
Glad to hear you have your hands on a solid business model. Things should be looking up.
Mar 27, 2012 4:48pm
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Brudda o da bomber

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Mar 27, 2012 4:50 PM
justincredible;1129350 wrote:It's worth a shot.
Make sure he writes that he understands what a great civic duty that it is and add a little quip about the munchkin away on Maternity leave , making it a huge burden on your business.
Mar 27, 2012 4:50pm
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MontyBrunswick

Mar 27, 2012 4:53 PM
My coworkers are my two hands. My business is masterbating, and business is good.
Masturbating*
Mar 27, 2012 4:53pm
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Nick Mangold

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Mar 27, 2012 4:59 PM
dlazz;1129359 wrote:Masturbating*
Spoken like a true professional.
Mar 27, 2012 4:59pm
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Nick Mangold

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Mar 27, 2012 5:00 PM
Devils Advocate;1129355 wrote:Make sure he writes that he understands what a great civic duty that it is and add a little quip about the munchkin away on Maternity leave , making it a huge burden on your business.
Not a bad idea at all.
Mar 27, 2012 5:00pm
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Mar 27, 2012 5:03 PM
Do what I did, I wrote a letter and said that I do not believe I should be forced serve in jury duty. I also said that whoever the defendant is for this case they are already guilty if I would be there juror. I basicically wanted to let them now that my decision would be guilty no matter what, that's what relieved me of duty.
Mar 27, 2012 5:03pm
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Mar 27, 2012 5:04 PM
Tell them you hate blacks.
Mar 27, 2012 5:04pm
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Mar 27, 2012 5:07 PM
majorspark;1129372 wrote:Tell them you hate blacks.
I didn't want to mention that but I also included that in my letter
Mar 27, 2012 5:07pm
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Sonofanump

Mar 27, 2012 5:36 PM
Bio-Hazzzzard;1129371 wrote:Do what I did, I wrote a letter and said that I do not believe I should be forced serve in jury duty. I also said that whoever the defendant is for this case they are already guilty if I would be there juror. I basicically wanted to let them now that my decision would be guilty no matter what, that's what relieved me of duty.
Careful with that, most judges get those letters and have you sit in the back and watch the proceedings.
Mar 27, 2012 5:36pm
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Mar 27, 2012 5:51 PM
justincredible;1129349 wrote:My coworkers are my two hands. My business is masterbating, and business is good.
whats your profit margin? are you publicly traded?
Mar 27, 2012 5:51pm
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Mar 27, 2012 5:54 PM
Last time I was summoned for jury duty I got out of it because I was supposed to testify in a "more serious" (murder) case. Never ended up having to testify, and jury duty never happened. Good luck.
Mar 27, 2012 5:54pm
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Mar 27, 2012 6:10 PM
justincredible;1129349 wrote:My coworkers are my two hands. My business is masterbating, and business is good.


So when deydurkie is in town you 'reach out' for new business opportunities?
Mar 27, 2012 6:10pm
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Mar 27, 2012 6:20 PM
justincredible;1129338 wrote:My wife just called me at work, said I got a jury duty summons in the mail. She didn't open it but the date on the outside was April 16th. How hard is it to get out of jury duty when me being out of the office would be detrimental to our company? We only have 3 employees, I'm the only one that does development, and we are busy as shit right now.
Just tell them you run Ohio Chatter. When they view the site they'll decide they wouldn't want you for Jury Duty. That in itself should be enough.
Mar 27, 2012 6:20pm
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Mar 27, 2012 6:24 PM
That is interesting about saying stuff to get out of jury duty and the judges are now getting wise and making people sit in the back. That's a good way to stop that.
Mar 27, 2012 6:24pm
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dave

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Mar 27, 2012 6:29 PM
They are pretty understanding of small businesses. As someone said, have the owner write a letter. Outline what you do that can't be done by others. If you have a specialized degree, training, etc that nobody has be sure to include that.
Mar 27, 2012 6:29pm
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Mar 27, 2012 6:45 PM
Reps to Curly J
Mar 27, 2012 6:45pm