I served on one jury, about 11 years ago. It was a guy who supposeably was drunk, and crashed his car. No injurys, etc, but they wanted to get him for drunk driving. But the police didn't do a breathalyzer (sp?) so had no proof at all. There were a quite a few people on the jury who really got off on being on a jury, and went over and over and over it all day. To me, it was pointless, as they had no proof, and it was evidence we were to look at! lol!!! I had been voted jury forewoman, so I finally said enough about 5pm, and told them all it was pointless, that we had to say not guilty!
A year ago I was also called, went for two mornings, and was not needed. My employer made up the difference in the money for me. I think my county pays about $12 per day, plus mileage. I truly feel for those people whose employers don't make up the difference!
Just be aware of those jurors who will milk it to death just to be there. Grrrr.