The case in and of itself was interesting and I learned a lot about the legal system and Methadone treatment. Litigators are a quarky bunch and frankly, can be quite nasty to each other in the court room. But then they'll turn around and be so cordial to each other. It's so weird. However, it is SO boring to have to sit in that jury box all day and listen. There is no interaction, no asking questions, and no comments. I felt like Ferris Bueller's Day Off when Ben Stein is teaching and all the kids' eyes are glazed over. I've realized I never want to be on the witness stand. It was interesting when we finally were able to deliberate to hear others' thoughts and opinions. How we ever came to a conclusion is beyond me. Lots of compromise I guess. There were eight of us and we had to have six in agreeance to get the verdict. We had to listen to about six hours of closing arguments and then we deliberated for about six hours (four the first day and two the next morning). But the verdict was not necessarily guilty or not guilty. We had to place fault on one or both parties. Not an easy task when a settlement is involved.
I'm glad I'm off the hook for two years. I'm untouchable!
