Oregon Anyone been asked about CHL or guns during Jury Duty?

[HB of CJ]

I made a major mistake the last time summoned to Jury Duty. When asked the stock and common question as to what I believed was the duty of a Juror, I answered that under the Oregon Constitution I have two duties. The first is to JUDGE THE LAW and the second is to judge all the evidence as presented by the court.

Immediately I was released from that Jury selection. The Prosecuting attorney cried out ... "With Cause!" I was gone. Released from that Jury selection. What I learned from that was not to embellish answers. Or ... that the Prosecuting attorney did not want anybody on the Jury who did know the Oregon Constitution.

 

[awshoot]

If you don't answer would it be perjury?

Answering falsely under oath is perjury. Refusing to answer the question however, cannot be perjury because in doing so, you say nothing false.

 

[The Heretic]

I made a major mistake the last time summoned to Jury Duty. When asked the stock and common question as to what I believed was the duty of a Juror, I answered that under the Oregon Constitution I have two duties. The first is to JUDGE THE LAW and the second is to judge all the evidence as presented by the court.

Immediately I was released from that Jury selection. The Prosecuting attorney cried out ... "With Cause!" I was gone. Released from that Jury selection. What I learned from that was not to embellish answers. Or ... that the Prosecuting attorney did not want anybody on the Jury who did know the Oregon Constitution.

Judges don't like that either, and it isn't just the Oregon Constitution. The supreme court and a number of justices/judges and other courts over the years have held that juries have the right to 'judge the law'.

 

[Wombat of Doom]

I had to ask out of the time I was selected. However, the reason why was after a question that I didn't believe was legal to be asked.

I answered honestly, and frankly, I would not have been able to be impartial.

 

[Mark W.]

Not answering a question could possibly in some instances find you in contempt of court. But Perjury is basically lying on the stand. Which if you don't give an answer would be pretty hard to show.

least that would be my understanding

 

[Stomper]

This is probably an odd question ,but I was Just wondering if anyone has ever been asked( or is allowed to be asked) at jury duty if they have a CHL(which is not public info right?) or own any guns.

If you don't answer would it be perjury?
And if you do acknowledge that then make it public information?

Thanks Guys.

JP

This thread is four pages long and I have not read it all so I don't know if this is been addressed: Refusing to answer a question is not "perjury", knowingly answering a question with a lie is "perjury".

 

[Flymph]

I'd like, if required, to be judged by 12 people that are more than willing to serve their civic duty.

I swear I'm the only person that doesn't curse when that letter comes in the mail.

They have never contacted me for it...
It's probably because I'm a socialist, everyone hates me for that. LOL

 

[Camelfilter]

Just got summoned for jury duty next month, a murder trial.

Am hoping it's not a case I cared for the victim (or suspect), so that I may do my duty.

Supposedly up to 5 days if it goes to trial, have a call in # to check the night before.

 

[Brutus57]

I was pleasantly surprised when establishing as a new patient with a practice here in Redding there were no ? On the extensive health history questionnaire on firearms. Dr. Is actually a pretty funny guy with a good sense of humor. Both my wife and I like him.

However, when volunteering with the local motorcycle ministry to go in to prison work camps apparently a CHL from any state takes longer for a person to get clearance.

Brutus Out

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Id tell them its none of thier goddamn business. Id mention that asking that question is JUST as offensive as asking someone what their religion is, how much money they make or what their sexual preference is..

Its none of their damn business.

 

[Brutus57]

Id tell them its none of thier goddamn business. Id mention that asking that question is JUST as offensive as asking someone what their religion is, how much money they make or what their sexual preference is..

Its none of their damn business.

Sounds exactly like what my mom or dad would have said.

Brutus Out

 

[Hannah_M_P]

^^^^
THIS, and for the OP take a look at this PDF link; http://www.fija.org/docs/JG_Jurors_Handbook.pdf

~Whitney

Hey! Your link to the jurors' handbook is broken. I found the file on another site: Jurors' Handbook, a Citizens Guide to Jury Duty - James J. Duane Download Printable PDF | Templateroller
Hope this helps.

 

[ItsLunchBOX]

Hey! Your link to the jurors' handbook is broken. I found the file on another site: Jurors' Handbook, a Citizens Guide to Jury Duty - James J. Duane Download Printable PDF | Templateroller
Hope this helps.

Other resources:

FIJA Jury Nullification Brochures and Rack Cards

 

[CountryGent]

Holy thread resurrection, Batman.

Though since posts in 2017, I did serve on a jury for three days on a criminal case. We were asked a bunch of questions before hand, but firearm ownership or CHL status was not one of them.

 

[bbbass]

Last time I was on a jury was when the sanhedrin tried Jesus... but no was not asked about firearms ownership. Might be germaine for a firearm involved/related crime but otherwise I don't see why they'd ask.

 

[bbbass]

I just wear my necktie with all the pretty nooses on it and guess what... sent home... YAY!!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

One could start quoting from The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean...
And see where that gets ya...LOL
Andy

 

[bbbass]

One could start quoting from The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean...
And see where that gets ya...LOL
Andy

Answer all questions with references to the 5th Amendment...

 

[P7M13]

Last time I was on a jury was when the sanhedrin tried Jesus... but no was not asked about firearms ownership. Might be germaine for a firearm involved/related crime but otherwise I don't see why they'd ask.

"I have my hammer stashed outside. In my robe pockets I have nails in one, stones in another. I'm ready."

 

[JedB]

One could start quoting from The Life of Brian...
And see where that gets ya...LOL
Andy

Pretty interesting reference, Andy...