From my understanding, my being empaneled is the Rosetta Stone of jury duty stories. First of all, I live in New Orleans, which should explain most of the situation. These morons used up all of their peremptory challenges and I was one of the last names in the jury pool. The judge had allowed a really weak challenge for cause on another juror prior to my selection and voir dire. I was challenged for cause (especially since I knew 3 of the 6 lawyers on the case) but when the judge saw what was left in the pool, my week was shot. No way was I being excused for cause.
I pled hardship but that fell on deaf ears as well.
guess I'll have to pin my hopes on showing up in fatigues with some kind of inflammatory t-shirt.
Don't drink too much, tomorrow may be REALLY painful sporting a hangover:)