Sentences with phrase «on jury nullification»

In a Letter to the Editor of The Daily Mining Gazette, Larry Korpi urges Michigan to follow New Hampshire's lead on jury nullification law.

Jury Nullification Handouts in Florida» 261.0 KiB - 3,360 hits - February 15, 2010 Florida Judge weighs in on jury nullification literature being handed out to jurors.

Indeed, the status of this topic as free speech that is supposed to be guaranteed under the First Amendment has been upheld by courts more than once: ● in Florida, where a judge affirmed that handing out FIJA brochures regarding jury nullification is legal based on principles of free speech ● in New York, where a federal judge dismissed false jury tampering charges against someone handing out brochures that advocated jury nullification ● in Colorado, where a judge dismissed false jury tampering charges against two people handing out FIJA's educational material on jury nullification

Jon has previously shared his thoughts on jury nullification in cannabis cases on the Garden State Cannabis website.

Louis R. Jasikoff and John DiLiberto of the Wilkes - Barre Independent Gazette recently delivered a letter to Luzerne County, Pennsylvania judges inquiring into their views on jury nullification.

Previous coverage of this case: — Denver DA Doubles Down on Jury Nullification Arrests — Updates on Mark Iannicelli Arrest for Jury Nullification Education — Man Sharing Jury Nullification Information Arrested in Denver

● Denver DA Doubles Down on Jury Nullification Arrests ● Man Sharing Jury Nullification Information Arrested in Denver ● Updates on Mark Iannicelli Arrest for Jury Nullification Education ● Mark Iannicelli, co-defendant

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He was later acquitted on a clear case of jury nullification.

A Jury's Secret Power — Nullification With Jury Rights Day just around the corner on September 5, it is a good time to reflect upon a Jury's Duty.

In addition, if a jury's decision to nullify is obviously contrary to the evidence presented at trial, the party that was disadvantaged by the nullification may decide to file a motion for a new trial based on juror misconduct.

Kirsten Tynan of the Fully Informed Jury Association and Poppy Sidhu, one of the Bellingham 3 charged with medical marijuana violations in Washington who has called for jury nullification, were recently interviewed on the Progressive Radio Network in the second segment of a program called Leid Stories by Utrice LJury Association and Poppy Sidhu, one of the Bellingham 3 charged with medical marijuana violations in Washington who has called for jury nullification, were recently interviewed on the Progressive Radio Network in the second segment of a program called Leid Stories by Utrice Ljury nullification, were recently interviewed on the Progressive Radio Network in the second segment of a program called Leid Stories by Utrice Leid.

We also have a collection of Quotes on Jury Authority and Jury Nullification that you may wish to draw from for material to use in your letter.

Still, jury nullification has been used in many U.S. cases, such as pre-Civil War cases that tried people for helping escaped slaves and Prohibition cases that tried people for violating the ban on alcohol.

At risk of 13 years in prison plus an addition $ 13,000 in fines, activist Jeff Olson turned down a plea deal and took his case before a jury where today he was acquitted on all 13 misdemeanor charges in what appears to be another jury nullification.

This incident occurred at the temporary south entrance of the courthouse, where Occupy Denver activists have been distributing jury nullification fliers on weekday mornings, 7:30 - 9:00 am, without incident since moving from the main doors.

Jury nullification advocates called in on Monday with support for the law, but requested several amendments that would beef up the law even more.

I find it very disturbing that people with supervisory authority at the courthouse could still think they can call the police on our well - litigated jury nullification activity.

Occupy Denver activists have maintained a regular schedule of jury nullification outreach, with alternating participants on weekdays.

On your first point, I think the jury could potentially have engaged in nullification here for grounds that are not racist.

Mark Iannicelli was arrested on 27 July 2015 at the Lindesy - Flanigan Courthouse in Denver, Colorado where he was allegedly handing out flyers informing people of jurors» right to conscientiously acquit by way of jury nullification.

● Man Sharing Jury Nullification Information Arrested in Denver ● Updates on Mark Iannicelli Arrest for Jury Nullification Education ● Eric Brandt, co-defendant

This excellent article comes from Mark Thornton, who argues for various forms of nullification - including jury nullification - to protect the people of Colorado and Washington states from abuse by a federal government set on pursuing the long - failed war on (some) drugs.

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Earlier this year, Ed Forchion was interviewed on Black Talk Radio regarding jury nullification and the importance of fully informed jurors in opposing racist laws and prosecutions.

While prosecutors and judges typically frown on such verdicts and prefer to keep this right secret from jurors so they can not exercise it, there is nothing illegal about jury nullification and jurors can not be punished for their verdicts.

Nearly a week after the fact, the New Hampshire Union Leader is finally reporting on last week's jury nullification in Doug Darrell's case: Jury clears NH man of felony pot charge A Belknap County Superior Court jury cleared a Barnstead resident of a felony drug charge last week, siding with a defense lawyer who encouraged -LSB-jury nullification in Doug Darrell's case: Jury clears NH man of felony pot charge A Belknap County Superior Court jury cleared a Barnstead resident of a felony drug charge last week, siding with a defense lawyer who encouraged -LSB-Jury clears NH man of felony pot charge A Belknap County Superior Court jury cleared a Barnstead resident of a felony drug charge last week, siding with a defense lawyer who encouraged -LSB-jury cleared a Barnstead resident of a felony drug charge last week, siding with a defense lawyer who encouraged -LSB-...]

In the letter, he discusses his plans for an appeal based in part on the instructions against jury nullification given by the judge to the jury.

Just as a sympathetic defendant can appeal to the emotions of the jury for acquittal or jury nullification, on the opposite spectrum.

While FIJA previously pointed out that the Malheur Refuge occupation acquittals were probably not the result of jury nullification, we have been keeping an eye on other related trials, such as this one, for potential conscientious acquittals.

The years - long legislative efforts to compel New Hampshire judges to issue specific jury nullification instructions continues now with the threat of impeachment added should the trial judges obey a recent state supreme court opinion on the subject.

In October 2014, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled in State v. Paul that the 2012 law was not a «jury nullification law» and «construed RSA 519:23 - a as merely codifying existing law, rather than conferring on the jury a right to judge or nullify the law...» Trial judges were permitted to use a «Wentworth instruction» derived from State v. Wentworth, 118 N.H. 833 (1978)

Since the Denver DA issued a press release on the arrest last week of Mark Ianicelli for handing out jury nullification flyers, I gave the contact person listed therein a call this morning to see about getting more information on the case.

Yesterday, a jury unanimously stood in defense of juror educators» right to share general education information about jury nullification and the Fully Informed Jury Association on Facebook, in delivering a Not Guilty verdict in the case of Luke Ljury unanimously stood in defense of juror educators» right to share general education information about jury nullification and the Fully Informed Jury Association on Facebook, in delivering a Not Guilty verdict in the case of Luke Ljury nullification and the Fully Informed Jury Association on Facebook, in delivering a Not Guilty verdict in the case of Luke LJury Association on Facebook, in delivering a Not Guilty verdict in the case of Luke Lamb.

A hearing regarding this issue along with a motion for injunction against further arrests of juror rights educators for sharing jury nullification information outside the Lindsey - Flanigan Courthouse in Denver is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, August 21 at 2:00 pm in the Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse on the corner of 19th and Champa in Judge William Martinez» courtroom.

If after learning about jury nullification you think it's a good idea: answer «yes» and you'll be rejected, but answer «no» with the intent to get on the jury to nullify and you've just committed perjury — technically a federal crime — which makes the optimal strategy once on a jury to zip it.

In addition to failing to procure enough evidence to substantiate charges against most of the individuals targeted in the investigation, the report cites the possibility of jury nullification as a reason for not prosecuting two individuals on cannabis - related charges:

We recently brought you news that candidate for Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois, Luke Lamb, has been charged with unlawful communication with a juror for sharing a link to the FIJA website and making comments about jury nullification on Facebook to someone who apparently requested the information.

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Further, it is clear that Mr. Lamb's comments had no effect on the juror or the jury pool because nullification or anything of that nature was not discussed during jury deliberations or at any time.

On January 17th NJWeedman must appear one more time before Judge Delehey the Burlington County Court, from there he plans on touring the country to promote jury nullificatioOn January 17th NJWeedman must appear one more time before Judge Delehey the Burlington County Court, from there he plans on touring the country to promote jury nullificatioon touring the country to promote jury nullification.

More publicity for jury nullification - this time on News 13 in central Florida: Group fighting for free speech against Judge Belvin Perry Video of interview with James Cox is here.

The New Hampshire House yesterday approved on a 184 - 145 vote a bill to require judges give specific jury nullification instructions to jurors in criminal cases

on New Hampshire: House approves 184 - 145 jury nullification bill; judges would have to instruct jurors using specific language set by legislature

Jury Statute Not Violated by Protester, Judge Rules A federal judge on Thursday ordered the dismissal of an indictment against the professor, Julian P. Heicklen, who had been charged with jury tampering for advocating the controversial position known as jury nullification while outside the courthoJury Statute Not Violated by Protester, Judge Rules A federal judge on Thursday ordered the dismissal of an indictment against the professor, Julian P. Heicklen, who had been charged with jury tampering for advocating the controversial position known as jury nullification while outside the courthojury tampering for advocating the controversial position known as jury nullification while outside the courthojury nullification while outside the courthouse.

Speaking to a packed auditorium at the New York University School of Law on Monday afternoon, Justice Sotomayor said juries are sophisticated organisms that could benefit from being aware of the option of nullification.

During contentious deliberations, the trial judge in U.S. v. Thomas dismissed Juror Number 5 — the only black juror in a trial of all black defendants — based on the belief that Juror Number 5 was engaging in jury nullification and would not convict the defendants under any circumstances.

Jury Nullification Activism in Florida» 140.9 KiB - 2,661 hits - February 15, 2010 The following flier, news release, letter to editor, talking points and information on how to deal with resistance gives everything you need to make a significant impact for freedom.

He writes in part: Viewpoint: Juries should be told of nullification What most people do not know is that a juror has the right to nullify any law that they deem wrong or unconstitutional on any -LSB-...]

He consistently promoted liberty, with special emphasis on jury rights, through his political campaigns and support of others», by marching in parades, tabling at hempfests, gun shows, county fairs, and other events complete with FIJA literature and posters, writing letters to the editor, and through his work with Montana Community Access TV, where he featured jury nullification as a topic more than once.