@Anonymous wrote:That's very odd, though. The vast majority of New Yorkers I know don't even drive. No need to for whose who live in the City.
They probably have a licence though.
And half of NY is NOT in NYC 
MidnightVoice wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:That's very odd, though. The vast majority of New Yorkers I know don't even drive. No need to for whose who live in the City.
They probably have a licence though.
And half of NY is NOT in NYC
I doubt that the people who live in the City and don't drive have a license at all. State ID, perhaps, but not a DL.
You're right, it's not half, but it's awfully close:
NYS : 19,297,729 (2007 est.)
NY Metro : 18,815,988 (2007 est.) (includes tri-state areas)
NYC proper : 8,274,527 (As of July 1, 2007)
@anca21bi wrote:
I just have to say....I just had jury duty a couple weeks ago for the first time. I was the first one picked for the panel as well as chosen to be the forman. I think it had something to do with the way I was dress...I wasin my business work clothes...it was my first time and was a bit overwhelmed over it all.
I declined to be the presiding juror. My reasons were: extremely violent crime (more than one victim), defendent is a member of a notorious gang, and our names were read ALOUD at the time of jury selection.
i love jury duty! i haven't been called in three years. my boyfriend recently got a summons and i was so jealous! i like to think of it as another way to give back and get a break from work!
i must be a nerd too!
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And the verdict is in: first cause, guilty, 25 years, $5,000 fine
second cause, guilty, 40 years, $10,000 fine
I am glad that I served, but I would be reluctant to serve again for a criminal case. As I posted earlier, our names were read aloud at the time of jury selection. Our names were read aloud again after the punishment verdict was read in open court. His gang friends were in court for the guilty verdict and for the sentencing verdict.
Both cases were aggravated robbery. Defendant had a prior felony conviction. The defendant showed no emotion throughout the trial. His eyes were BLANK. He would not catch my eye at all during the testimony. After the guilty verdict was read in court on Friday, he caught my eye and sent chills down my spine. I kept a steady gaze and did not look away. He finally dropped his eyes and looked up again at me. I was still looking him straight in the eye. He fidgeted in his chair and turned to his attorney.
I hope that he thinks about the choices he has made in his life. 40 years is a long time to think, but he is eligible for parole in 20. Oh, his lawyer has already filed the appeal, so he may not serve any time.
I read this whole thread from top to bottom thinking the whole time...."How lucky I am to be 30 years old and have never been called for jury duty....."
Got the letter in the mail today from the sherrifs office...... I have jury duty the week of thanksgiving 