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Are you white? Male? Under the age of 60?
No lawyer in their right mind would let you get past
voir dire anyhow.
At least, not around here.
Not that it matters, but yes.
Just by looking around the room at the beginning this morning, I was one of the only men in the room wearing a collared business shirt. Everyone else showed up dressed no different than if they were going to the corner store. Meanwhile, all these people's numbers are being called and I'm just sitting here with my thumb up my ass (thank goodness for free WiFi). I swear there's gotta be a hidden camera where they can see who are the smart/educated
LOOKING people and avoid calling their numbers.
Well, the pool selection process is random, or so we're supposed to believe.
But if you do ever get put up for qualification, a nice suit and tie, fresh shave and clean, close haircut will get you DQ'd every time.
"Your honor, please thank and excuse."
A good lawyer wants a jury smart enough to understand what's going on, but dumb enough that they'll believe his story without thinking too much.