justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 27, 2012 4:41pm
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.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 27, 2012 4:43pm
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Mar 27, 2012 4:43pm
I've been summoned once and got out of it because I said I couldn't miss class.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.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Mar 27, 2012 4:44pm
That was my thought ^
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Mar 27, 2012 4:44pm
Was summoned last month, got out of it because of class and me living 2 hours away.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Mar 27, 2012 4:45pm
Have the boss write a letter telling the judge the same. works about half the time.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Mar 27, 2012 4:45pm
Justin's co-workers can't afford for him to miss time.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 27, 2012 4:46pm
My coworkers are my two hands. My business is masterbating, and business is good.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 27, 2012 4:46pm
It's worth a shot.Devils Advocate;1129345 wrote:Have the boss write a letter telling the judge the same. works about half the time.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Mar 27, 2012 4:48pm
Glad to hear you have your hands on a solid business model. Things should be looking up.justincredible;1129349 wrote:My coworkers are my two hands. My business is masterbating, and business is good.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Mar 27, 2012 4:50pm
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.justincredible;1129350 wrote:It's worth a shot.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 27, 2012 4:53pm
Masturbating*My coworkers are my two hands. My business is masterbating, and business is good.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 27, 2012 4:59pm
Spoken like a true professional.dlazz;1129359 wrote:Masturbating*
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 27, 2012 5:00pm
Not a bad idea at all.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.
Bio-Hazzzzard
Posts: 1,027
Mar 27, 2012 5:03pm
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.
majorspark
Posts: 5,122
Mar 27, 2012 5:04pm
Tell them you hate blacks.
Bio-Hazzzzard
Posts: 1,027
Mar 27, 2012 5:07pm
I didn't want to mention that but I also included that in my lettermajorspark;1129372 wrote:Tell them you hate blacks.
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Sonofanump
Mar 27, 2012 5:36pm
Careful with that, most judges get those letters and have you sit in the back and watch the proceedings.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.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Mar 27, 2012 5:51pm
whats your profit margin? are you publicly traded?justincredible;1129349 wrote:My coworkers are my two hands. My business is masterbating, and business is good.
tcarrier32
Posts: 1,497
Mar 27, 2012 5:54pm
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.
skank
Posts: 6,543
Mar 27, 2012 6:10pm
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?
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Mar 27, 2012 6:20pm
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.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.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Mar 27, 2012 6:24pm
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.
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dave
Posts: 4,558
Mar 27, 2012 6:29pm
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.
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cat_lover
Posts: 2,388
Mar 27, 2012 6:45pm
Reps to Curly J