Six (seven with standby) jurors on a DWI case. I was convinced (a) the girl was drunk and (b) the prosecution failed miserably to prove it. Then I got chosen as backup and had to sit in a library/conference room[1] while the other six people decided the case. We were all grumpy since we'd sat since 08:00 and then the trial started at 12:30 with no lunch break. I think they found her guilty (*fast*) so they could GTFO. [1] A couple cops stood outside the door loudly discussing the case. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Trial 2: Drunk, smashed window etc. Picked for jury. Asshole ADA (aren't they all?) clearly has no evidence of the greater charge, and all could see that. Judge halts trial, sends us (jury) into jury room. Comes in 15 min later and says y'all can go. If you want details, stay and I'll 'splain. No One left. Judge says ADA f'ed up the major charge so judge threw it out; ADA and defense plea-bargained lesser charge. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lessons learned: Most cases you get are going to involve alcohol. DAs and ADAs are proof that shit can be animated and even attend law school.