Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I doubt if they'll let you do any kind of handwork if you serve on a jury since you're supposed to be paying attention to the trial. Even if you normally watch tv and do handwork at home it looks like you're not paying attention.
Don't forget, innocent people actually do get arrested and charged with crimes they didn't do. Look at how many people have been set free on DNA evidence!
She might be thinking of the long wait in the jury pool. Sometimes one sits there for a day or two without getting called. A lot of work can get done on a quilt if that's the case.
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