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False Jury For Noncapital Felonies In Philadelphia
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Under California law, a convicted felon is disqualified from serving on a jury until and unless his or her civil rights have been restored. Restoring one's civil rights is no small task, however, as it involves one being granted a Certificate of Rehabilitation or being granted a pardon from the Governor.
What are some of the best excuses people have used when they didn't want to show up for jury duty? You are not fluent in English. You are disabled, evidenced by a physician's attestation. You are hospitalized, again evidenced by a physician's attestation.
During voir dire, either attorney may ask that a prospective juror be dismissed if he or she reveals information that might indicate a bias. For example, if someone were a relative of the plaintiff or defendant.
Reasons you may be excused from jury service include: You have no means of transportation. You would have to travel an excessive distance to the courthouse. You have a physical or mental impairment. You provide care for a dependent and cannot afford to have someone cover for you.
For example, write something like “My name is Jane Doe. On (date), I received a jury summons for (court date) at (court address) and was assigned the juror number (insert number here). I am writing to request to be excused from jury service because being absent from work would pose an extreme financial hardship.”
Active Duty Military. Full Time Students. Non-accommodating Medical Conditions. Individuals who served less that ten years ago with the State Court (this excludes Federal Court)
The Court may excuse you (permanently, or until a later term of court) if you demonstrate “undue hardship or extreme inconvenience,” but you must report unless notified that you are excused; you will then have another opportunity to explain your particular circumstances to the presiding judge.
To serve as a juror, one must be: a United States citizen and a resident of the county in which you are summoned; at least 18 years old; able to read, write and speak English; and must not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
Additionally, certain legal proceedings, such as probation violations or juvenile delinquency cases, typically do not involve juries. Understanding these exceptions is crucial for defendants to make informed decisions about their legal strategies.
If a trial is held without a jury's involvement, the judge hears all witness testimonies and attorney arguments and determines the outcome of the case based upon the law.
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Our Municipal Court Unit prosecutors are responsible for handling misdemeanor cases and most felony preliminary hearings. Our Philadelphia criminal defense attorneys explain the pros and cons of a jury trial for your case.Request a free consultation today. My wife got a call from a restricted number. Defendants accepting the program are required to complete either 12 or 18 hours of community service and pay court costs. Four years ago, in a case called Ramos v. In Pennsylvania, the criminal court process begins when the police file felony and misdemeanor criminal charges in a criminal complaint. We often think of the jury's verdict as the final word on your criminal charges. Copyright 2007 Defender Association of Philadelphia. Permission to reproduce is granted to criminal defense and non-governmental immigration attorneys only.