Tag Archives: Jury Nullification

Jury Nullification Ad Appears in Subway Near DC Superior Court

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Barry Donegan

Tweet For the uninitiated, jury nullification is a de facto right of jurors under common law, since citizens serving on a jury can vote based on their conscience and can’t have their vote challenged on the basis of their rationale. … Continue reading →

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San Diego Mayor Calls for Jury Nullification in Marijuana Case

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Barry Donegan

Tweet When it comes to medical marijuana, California is getting a first-hand lesson on the importance of states’ rights. Compassionate local and state laws allow sufferers to consume marijuana under medical supervision, though federal laws contradict this. Per the Constitution, … Continue reading →

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Rich Paul is facing 81 years rather than become an FBI informant

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Davi Barker

Tweet Rich Paul is New Hampshire’s most prominent 420 freedom fighter and he’s been embroiled in a nefarious plot by the FBI to lock him in a cage for the rest of his life for victimless commerce. He’s now been convicted of … Continue reading →

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Jury Nullification: Farmer Found Not Guilty in Raw Milk Case

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Barry Donegan

Tweet The organic food, natural supplement, and holistic medicine industries have been under attack by the government for quite some time. Oddly enough, raw milk has become a central focus of this struggle, as regulators believe it to be unsafe, … Continue reading →

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Joel Boniek – Dismissed his own case after Judge left

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Davi Barker

Tweet We’ve all heard jury nullification… how about defendant nullification. In Livingston, Montana this week a just walked out of a courtroom while the court was in session while being heckled by an unruly crowd at the behest of the … Continue reading →

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Rebel of the Week: Marijuana Enthusiasts

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Davi Barker

Tweet This week we’re going to celebrate all those Rebels out there fighting for marijuana decriminalization, legalization, medical use or even just advocating a much needed injection of sanity in this country’s drug policy. And we’ve seen a lot of … Continue reading →

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Rebel(s) of the Week: Doug Darrell and the Jury that Nullified His NH Felony Pot Charges

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Barry Donegan

Tweet Jury nullification is a lesser-known right of a jury to declare a defendant not guilty due to finding the original law unjust, even if the facts of the case demonstrate that the defendant did commit the act or acts … Continue reading →

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