Plan on speaking with judge next week but am interested in opinions. To be honest, I am somewhat reluctant to do so but don't see how I have a choice. Here's the story (You can skip to last paragraph for actual dilemna):
Lucky me, I get chosen for only jury trial this month in my county. Out of 30 prospective jurors, no less. Day will probably cost me about $800. Anyway, case is over divorced couple with child. Old husband charged with disturbing/disorderly for waking new husband with cycle and horn. Wife is County Sherriff dept employee and 9 days after fact she talks to city cop and a citation is written. A complaint was made after the event, however.
Guy on bike says he wasn't there. ID by hubby#2 is a little questionable. Jurors all say prosecution didn't prove case but find him guilty anyway. I am lone dissentor(big fucking surprise). Guy does seem to be going out of the way to make a nuisance of himself.
Problem is prior to hearing case the bailiffs take us to the jury room. "Bailiffs" are elderly couple who have worked several different places in similar courtroom settings, they tell us. Woman says she was involved in the "Burning Bed" case. The guy brutalized her, she says. He deserved everything he got. She tried to get away numerous times. They should do something to stop these people, etc,etc,etc. The longer she goes on the closer the female jurors gather around her. Bailiff leaves with big smile on face. My impression is that these "bailiffs" are professional busybodys. I really do not want to be the one to open this Pandora's Box but don't really see any option. Further, this whole case is merely a prelude to family court bullshit, possible restraining order, visitation rights battle, etc. What do you think?