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Tampa Bay: Skipping jury duty could mean jail time
Tampa- If you haven’t already picked up the TBT today, you should know this. On Monday 387 people skipped out of Jury Duty in Hillsborough County. Consequences? A judge is coming after you.
According to the TBT, Circuit Judge Gregory Holder decided he will take action against those no-shows that dodged their duty. The judge issued an “order to show cause” which will summon those absent to a hearing on November 4 for questioning. Penalties for those without a legitimate excuse will be possibly fined or face jail time. Those that do not show to the ordered hearing will be issued an arrest warrant.
In Hillsborough County alone, about 25 percent of people already do not respond to a juror summons. In Pinellas, the number is about 13 percent. On Monday, those 387 no-shows made up for the 25 percent. 387 out of 1,523 did not attend their summons. That does not include those with excuses that have been exempt from duty.
Missing jurors put a real delay in the legal system. Defendants have a right to speedy trial; lawyers and others involved have strict schedules.
So why skip? Majority do not show due to work conflicts. Fear of losing their job while serving jury duty can cause many not to take that chance. Another downside? Time. The Casey Anthony trial has not helped things. Now people might assume jury duty may take weeks out of their already valuable time.
In Hillsborough, most cases last only a few days.
Please contact your Tampa Bay Attorney if you have any questions regarding this matter at 813-931-0840. Think quick, call Blick!
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TGIF, rush hour road rule tips and weekend festivites!
“Tick tock, Tick tock,” goes the clock as you wait in anticipation for five o clock to be here. It is finally Friday once again and the week has been anything but pleasant. As we wait for the end of the day to arrive to rush out the door, remember, it is important to get home, safely.
As you zoom out of the parking lot, please be aware that other individuals are in the same rush to make it to happy hour or kick back their shoes. Remaining safe on the road is a guaranteed way to start the weekend off right. Here are a few tips for staying safe during rush hour:
- Check your blind spots!
- Don’t tailgate and remain a safe distance between the car in front of you.
- Don’t swerve into other peoples lanes.
- Mind the speed limit!
- Click it so you wont get a ticket!
The weekend is approaching faster than I would have thought. As you find something to do this weekend, stop by and experience, live music, great food, and free giveaways at Blick Law Firm as we choose to celebrate our 25th year serving the community with you. On October 2nd, 2011 from 12pm – 5pm, the Custom Car and Bike Show will bring many people with lots of fun for a great cause. Portions of the proceeds will be going to the Salvation Army to assist in a program called, ‘Half Way House for Women.’
Make it there on time as Free t-shirts will be given out to the first 25 people participating in show.
Blick Law Firm hopes to reach out to the surrounding community and promote to those with any legal needs in personal injury, criminal law and real estate and bankruptcy.
For more information contact Dana Blickensderfer at dana@blicklawfirm.com or call 813-931-0840.
Preventing age-related injuries
Facts can be hard to come by but one fact that is undeniable is the injury increase that comes with age. With age comes wisdom, but with age should not come an added statistic to the reason for the $20 billion annual spending in treatment of injuries to older people.
Slips and falls are the most reoccurring incident among the elderly as balance begins to change. According to Premier Care in Bathing, the cost of injuries with older people is high due to the high death tolls, disabling conditions, and recovery in hospitals.
There are many ways to prevent injuries, one being to prevent it before it happens.
Blick Law Firm takes pride in caring for others and helping them with their legal needs. If you have been injured from a slip and fall or any other caused-related injury please give us a call today at 813-931-0840
Know your rights! Think quick, call Blick.