I did not get picked the first day and then inclement weather ended up cancelling the rest of the week. The judge was sympathetic to me but wouldn't budge about the loss of income.
Shop2LiveinFL Wrote:
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> James Bond 007.5 Wrote:
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> > I had jury duty earlier this year. I listed my
> > occupation as freelance writer and
> photographer,
> > and an independent contractor. I wasn't pushed
> on
> > it, but had I been I would have asked to see
> the
> > judge at the bench. And that course of action
> was
> > advised to me by an attorney friend who also
> knows
> > that I shop.
>
>
> I just got called for jury duty. It really sux
> because it is the day after Labor Day (I think)
> and the beginning of the month. How am I supposed
> to obligate myself to new shops if I have no idea
> if I will be picked or not?
>
> @ James Bond 007.5 ~ Did you get picked for a
> jury? Did the IC status help you or hurt you?
> Yes, I realize that every situation is different
> but I can not afford to miss more than one day of
> work.
.
Have PV-500 & willing to travel.
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