I have had some good cases and some stupid cases that should never have got to crown court
the first time was in Preston on a murder case
the second time was over 1 can of larger stolen from a shop yes its true
next was when i moved to Accrington
so was at Burnley
this was a child abuse case the accused looked the image of jim bowen
next time was a burglary
the next was an assult in the street in Colne
the last time i was on jury service i was not on a case till thursday then got picked for a murder case but there was a legal problem and they had to pick the jury again and i was not one that was picked next time
but on friday i got on a theft from a shop case.
it you have not been picked for a case they will normally let you leave about 2pm
but must be back at 9am the next day for at least 10 days
just a note if your picked for a case and the judge thinks it will be a long case then he will ask you if you can sit through it or if you have other things like hospital or holidays booked if you have they will step you down and pick a new jury member.