False Jury For Noncapital Felonies In Travis
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Felons are disqualified from serving on a jury in Texas unless they have received a pardon or had their civil rights restored. Serving on a jury is considered an important civic duty, and being excluded from this process can be a significant loss.
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Medical reasons. Public necessity. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict. Other reason deemed sufficient by the court.
Be able to read and write; not have served as a juror for six days during the preceding three months in the county court or during the preceding six months in the district court; and. not have been convicted of, or be under indictment or other legal accusation for, misdemeanor theft or a felony.
Under California law, a convicted felon is disqualified from serving on a jury until and unless his or her civil rights have been restored. Restoring one's civil rights is no small task, however, as it involves one being granted a Certificate of Rehabilitation or being granted a pardon from the Governor.
In Texas, many professions require a state-issued license, including those in healthcare, law, real estate, and education. A felony conviction can disqualify you from obtaining or renewing these licenses, severely limiting your career options.
You cannot serve on a jury if: You have been convicted of a felony or of any type of theft (unless rights have been restored) You are now on probation or deferred adjudication for a felony or for any type of theft. You are now under indictment for a felony or are now under criminal charges for any type of theft.
