Bill backs juror right to vote conscience to stop ‘unjust’ result
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2019) – Bills filed in the Tennessee legislature would require state courts to fully inform jurors of their right to use discretion in rendering verdicts. By Mike Maharrey / 10th Amendment Center Sen. Frank Nicely (R-Strawberry Plains) filed Senate Bill (SB369) on Jan. 30. Rep. Martin Daniel (R-Knoxville) filed a companion […]
DA disputes jury power, insists jurors must enforce law
We stop ’em by being on juries and being informed about our ancient rights to defy and defeat bad law when pressed against a criminal defendant. But Melydia Clewell, spokeswoman for DA Neal Pinkston in Hamilton County, Tenn., rips idea of jury members’ ruling on laws and nullifying them by “not guilty” findings or hung […]
As juror, you have authority to judge facts — and the law
Jurors in the Hamilton County courthouse have the authority from God and the Tennessee constitution to nullify evil laws or evil application of good laws. (Photo David Tulis) An important avenue in which we can, and must, currently work to restore the principles of liberty is through jury nullification. This practice, once widely accepted among Christian […]
In quashed Fed indictment, 23 grand jurors explain why 2015’ll be lousy
A U.S. prosecutor quashed an indictment of the Fed in 1982 in this federal court house and post office in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo GSA.gov) There is more work to be done to ensure that all Americans can share in the accelerating recovery. — Jason Furman, council of economic advisers, White House By David […]
Chilled cells, drugging of inmate, corporate chiseling seen in TN prison
In November the state auditor gave a harsh review of Tennessee prisons, with our correspondents adding to the litany of grievances — including overmedication of prisoners. By Sharon Rondeau / The Post & Email (Nov. 30, 2017) — Three grievance forms from TDOC inmate Grenda Ray Harmer, #88710, dated November 20, 2017 report that his […]
Where does state get standing to prosecute you in criminal case?
Tennessee highway patrol officers enforce the commercial transportation law on the state’s highways. (Photo THP) Tennessee and other state governments have a paternalistic view of citizens and no longer serve them representatively to protect their rights. Rather, they seek to lord it over the people for their own good by holding them in commercial subjection. […]
McMinn criminal court judge seals Fitzpatrick’s public ‘grand jury’ report
By Sharon Rondeau / The Post & Email (Jul. 29, 2017) — On Saturday, Walter Francis Fitzpatrick, III received in the mail an order from McMinn County, Tenn., Criminal Court Judge Sandra Donaghy indicating that an alleged report produced by a three-person panel of the county grand jury was filed “under seal” so as to […]
Double whammy: Hirsch rips gun law, says cops act outside law in traffic cases
Jay Hirsch after arguing his right-to-travel and right-to-bear-arms case before a three-judge panel of the Tennessee criminal court of appeals. (Photo David Tulis) NASHVILLE, July 18, 2017 — A criminal court of appeals today hears arguments from a 65-year-old laborer in Middle Tennessee who says that the gun statute is unconstitutional because it is vague […]
Using this secret power, you undo an evil law, at least today
The power within. As juror, you exercise huge power. David Tulis reveals secret. (Courtesy Noogaradio) Tweet Pin It
Lone defendant says ‘no,’ puts system in tizzy
Hamilton County’s new justice building and old jail, background, are seen by a grand jury as needing more efficiency, to better move along minor defendants. But the constitution makes it troubling and difficult for accusations to be quickly processed, and courts and the legal profession have found ways around its requirements. A petty criminal defendant […]