Had really helpful replies from Charles Russell and Olswang (!). Dear Robert Thank you for your email regarding your application for a Training Contract. Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that we received it is not possible to provide feedback to applicants who have not reached interview stage. However, I think it is [...]
Deaf and Driver’s Licenses It seems that some countries still restrict the deaf from acquiring their driver’s licenses. This morning, I read an article in a newsgroup that Barbados apparently does not often allow their deaf citizens to obtain a driver’s license and they are at the mercy of a government individual who decides if [...]
Taking notes Before the actual trial began, the judge and attorneys let us know that there were notebooks and pens on our chairs so we could take notes during the trial. They said it was up to us as individuals if we wanted to take notes, that some people found it helpful, particularly when there [...]
It must be contagious! As I was walking into my office building this morning, I noticed an interpreter walking toward me. We stopped to say hello and catch up before going to our respective offices. She then informed me that she is on jury duty this week in Sacramento County. I told her of our [...]
Here is a link to the California Judicial Council website with information related to interpreting in the courts of California. Apparently 80 languages, including American Sign Language, are used in the California courts. I know of other sign languages that have been used in California courts that required several teams of people to assist in [...]
Deaf coworker gets a jury summons! Now for a pause in my writings on my own experience as a juror! A deaf coworker stopped by my office this morning to let me know she too had received a summons for jury duty! What a coincidence? However, knowing the Sacramento County jury summons system, I am [...]
My second experience on Jury Duty A few years ago, I received my second notice to show up for jury duty. At that time, I had changed jobs and was working for the state of California. The state allows its employees to serve on the jury and still get their wages during the performance of [...]
Continued: During the voir dire, when the jury pool was being questioned, the attorneys for both sides would ask particular questions to make sure the potential jurors would not be biased or prejudiced during the trial. When the attorneys knew I was a lawyer by training, they asked me if I could make a fair [...]
Somerset East Police have two PLODs to help forge good relations with the deaf community. Sergeant Steve Christopher and PC Alison Norman are taking part in the force?s Police Link Officers for Deaf People (PLOD) scheme. They have volunteered for the role and are receiving deaf awareness and sign language training. They have also been [...]
My First Time as a Juror I received my summons to show up for jury duty in 1993 and postponed the summons several times as our agency did not have a full time Executive Director and I was the acting Executive Director at the time. Finally our agency had a full time ED and I [...]