First Amendment Abused to Hide Jury Nullification
Blog Post: Sept. 12, 2017
By: Matthew P. Ceradini, Esq.
A man is arrested in Mecosta County Michigan for handing out fliers about jury nullification in front of his local courthouse. He was charged with tampering with the jury even though the jury had not been impaneled.
http://www.wnd.com/2017/09/if-you-hand-out-1-item-you-could-be-arrested/
Jury nullification occurs when a jury returns a verdict of ‘Not Guilty’ despite the jury’s belief that the defendant is guilty of the violation charged. As quoted in the article, “The jury in effect nullifies a law that it believes is either immoral or wrongly applied to the defendant whose fate they are charged with deciding.”
Jury nullification is an extremely powerful tool in the hands of the citizenry. If a rogue legislature has passed unfair laws against the will of the people, or the local judiciary is interpreting laws in an unfair or unreasonable manner, then the citizenry, through the power vested in them as jurors, can nullify a law as necessary to suit the will of the people, and hopefully, the ends of justice.
The article reveals that the local judge, magistrate, and prosecutor did not like this individual informing his fellow citizens of their rights, especially those that challenge authority. Hopefully, this man’s conviction will be overturned, and these so-called “public servants” will be held accountable for their actions.
This situation highlights the level of lawlessness and corruption that has enveloped our nation. It is incumbent upon all citizens to resist and refuse to be badgered or intimidated into submission from those flaunting an air of authority. If you or someone you know is being treated unlawfully by government officials, seek help immediately! The system protects its own, so don’t expect “cooler heads” to prevail. This is exactly the time you need to “lawyer up.” Restoring justice, liberty, and the rule of law is all of our responsibility.
