Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Jury duty; husband both owner and sole employee

Running your own business is a classic "hardship," and there is a high likelihood the court will excuse your husband if he is honest and polite about the matter. He should say something like, "it will ruin my business," but instead honestly explain to the court that he is the sole household wage earner by way of his solo business, and describe how much losing, say, a week (or however long they believe the trial will be) of work would impact your family.

It's possible he could get the hardship exemption by calling or writing to the court, but it's also unlikely because most judges prefer jurors answer their questions in court. You may want to call the clerk of the court and politely ask if it is possible for him to submit hardship paperwork beforehand.

Re: Jury duty; husband both owner and sole employee

The best thing is to be honest and upfront. There are hardship cases.

Though recently an Associated Justice was call to jury duty. Neither Pennsylvania or Mass. exempts lawyers from jury duty. He was actually even sent to a courtroom as a prospective juror. Once the judge recognized him he was excused.

{John}