This Opera Singer Had To Perform In Court So The Judge Would Let Her Off Jury Duty
Everybody hates and tries to avoid jury duty for multiple reasons. Throughout the years you have probably heard many tips and tricks on how to avoid spending a couple of weeks of your life with a bunch of strangers while trying to find the ‘bad guy’. Well, as it turns out, one opera singer found a genius way to stay out of jury duty: singing. After explaining to the judge that she can not spend so much time on jury duty since she has opera rehearsals, Amanda was asked to prove herself by singing, and so she did!
She received a lot of attention online after sharing her story, scroll down to read what others had to say about it! (Facebook cover image: Genaro Servín )
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A couple of weeks ago, one opera singer found a genius way of getting out of jury duty
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Here’s what people had to say about jury duty
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Me: "Sorry, your Honour, but I can't be on this jury, I'm biased." Judge: "But you haven't met the accused, yet?" Me: "I think everyone is guilty of something, like how I'm guilty of being biased." Judge: "I'm removing you from service simply because you frustrate me." Me: "Sweet. Can I get my parking validated? I don't drive, I just hear that a lot on TV." Judge: "Get out of my court..."
Tries to do the same thing. Is sent to jail. <------ That would be my "success" story.
Probably same. If I tried to sing, I'd sound like a dying goat
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I got excused from jury duty because it was an auto accident case where the plaintiff was hurt and was suing the defendant for additional damages. I was excused because I have osteoarthritis in my hands and knees. Yay, joint pain!
Wait. Joint pain is enough to be excused from jury duty? I wonder if Carpal Tunnel counts?
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I can see a singer doing this. Anyone who gets to the level she's at would have no trouble at all performing for anyone, anywhere. ...///... I do have on friend who will never be called for jury duty again. They used to call him constantly. He's perfect for them - a professor, white, etc.... He told a Texas prosecutor only once that he would never, under any circumstances vote for the death penalty, even if it meant abstaining. They never called him again.
Dear Sheeple - avoiding Jury Duty is as simple as NOT SHOWING UP. They mail the so called "summons" by standard post, meaning they have ZERO PROOF you received the summons. If you are ever asked by a court official just say "what summons?" (and NOTHING more). Burdon of proof is up to the court to prove you ignored the summons - which they can't do unless you open your cake hole and admit you shredded the summons.
She has to rehearse to be allowed to work. How is this confusing to her? The average opera singer DOES NOT make a lot of money. Her job depends on being at those rehearsals. As good as she is, there are other singers. ...///... Why are you being such a jerk?
Load More Replies... Me: "Sorry, your Honour, but I can't be on this jury, I'm biased." Judge: "But you haven't met the accused, yet?" Me: "I think everyone is guilty of something, like how I'm guilty of being biased." Judge: "I'm removing you from service simply because you frustrate me." Me: "Sweet. Can I get my parking validated? I don't drive, I just hear that a lot on TV." Judge: "Get out of my court..."
Tries to do the same thing. Is sent to jail. <------ That would be my "success" story.
Probably same. If I tried to sing, I'd sound like a dying goat
Load More Replies... I got excused from jury duty because it was an auto accident case where the plaintiff was hurt and was suing the defendant for additional damages. I was excused because I have osteoarthritis in my hands and knees. Yay, joint pain!
Wait. Joint pain is enough to be excused from jury duty? I wonder if Carpal Tunnel counts?
Load More Replies... I can see a singer doing this. Anyone who gets to the level she's at would have no trouble at all performing for anyone, anywhere. ...///... I do have on friend who will never be called for jury duty again. They used to call him constantly. He's perfect for them - a professor, white, etc.... He told a Texas prosecutor only once that he would never, under any circumstances vote for the death penalty, even if it meant abstaining. They never called him again.
Dear Sheeple - avoiding Jury Duty is as simple as NOT SHOWING UP. They mail the so called "summons" by standard post, meaning they have ZERO PROOF you received the summons. If you are ever asked by a court official just say "what summons?" (and NOTHING more). Burdon of proof is up to the court to prove you ignored the summons - which they can't do unless you open your cake hole and admit you shredded the summons.
She has to rehearse to be allowed to work. How is this confusing to her? The average opera singer DOES NOT make a lot of money. Her job depends on being at those rehearsals. As good as she is, there are other singers. ...///... Why are you being such a jerk?
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