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DefenseLawyer

(11,101 posts)
77. Two more words: "Good luck"
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 04:05 PM
Dec 2012

finding spontaneous (since you can't argue for it) jury nullification from a federal criminal jury. The Feds have been prosecuting people for federal crimes related to medical cannabis that would be otherwise legal in California for several years now. We certainly haven't seen any jury nullification out there. That's a nice thought, and something we all would hope for, but it's not really part of the solution.

Or the feds could fuck off and waste our money on something else. Ed Suspicious Dec 2012 #1
Or better yet... Not waste it at all? RevStPatrick Dec 2012 #2
CO & WA laws are instances of nullification proposed in Jefferson & Madison’s 1798 KY & VA jody Dec 2012 #3
Legislatures can't restore Colorado's anti-marijuana law. It's in the constitution. denverbill Dec 2012 #4
The federal government has every police department on the hook. former9thward Dec 2012 #89
Balance the budget SCVDem Dec 2012 #5
Anyone know how we can strongly and effectively communicate a "hands-off" message? RussBLib Dec 2012 #6
try the "states' rights" angle 0rganism Dec 2012 #18
Another possibility... Volaris Dec 2012 #84
Why would it matter that your "Congresscritter is a Tea Party Repug"? Holder (D) is a Democrat. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #23
Holder can't act... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #46
"Not for long, anyway"? Why would you say that? As long as he doesn't prosecute banksters AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #47
What I am saying is he won't... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #55
I believe that the DoJ is separate from the Executive. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #58
If Obama did not want Holder to go after state-approved medical marijuana dispensaries, AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #67
Bingo. nt awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #74
You would be wrong. Fuddnik Dec 2012 #71
Ah, another good story ruined by the facts. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #75
No. History shows clearly, I am CORRECT. You're wrong. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #121
There are three branches of government. Which one do you think the DoJ reports to? rhett o rick Dec 2012 #94
Yes. Keywords: BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #105
Try the "you're going to cost us the 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 elections" angle grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #81
We have a winner! calimary Dec 2012 #102
From an organizing point of view, the "Congresscritter...Tea Party" fellow might be the jtuck004 Dec 2012 #82
Let it go to trial and see what a jury in that state says. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #7
The method of jury nullification will have to be used, over and over villager Dec 2012 #11
What villager said. jody Dec 2012 #13
Agree! think Dec 2012 #15
That's not cheap nor free. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #48
What about the poor slob who gets a "law and order" jury. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2012 #65
Why don't John2 Dec 2012 #8
You can only sue on grounds of Unconstitutionality. former9thward Dec 2012 #100
They John2 Dec 2012 #103
Commerce Clause and 10th Amendment bl968 Dec 2012 #107
OFFS. I can't believe the admin. would waste it's time on this. Why aren't States' Rights Advocates nolabear Dec 2012 #9
Maybe it John2 Dec 2012 #10
Because they're not really for "States Rights" that's just a wedge issue used by them to further Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #25
you get the gold star for today Volaris Dec 2012 #87
The President has decided not to enforce DOMA and let states decide marriage equality. progressoid Dec 2012 #40
You can support... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #56
Pot, the cash crop for the Private Prison Complex. States' rights be damned on this issue. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #114
Bongs Away! Gregorian Dec 2012 #12
This is a clear case of ignoring science and math. Pathetic..... think Dec 2012 #14
they're also ignoring democracy 0rganism Dec 2012 #19
"Pathetic" is an understatement. A fucking waste of time and money. GodlessBiker Dec 2012 #31
Obama may be a NARC, but Jimmy Carter wants to toke up MediaMan Dec 2012 #16
Kudos to Jimmy Carter; a great statesman, in many ways ahead of his time. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #28
Inevitable & neccessary step maxsolomon Dec 2012 #17
This is one time when the feds need to keep their noses to themselves..... Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #20
President Obama...take notice and leave it alone. SoapBox Dec 2012 #21
Bring 'em on! Ezlivin Dec 2012 #22
WTF has Obama got to lose by advocating a rescheduling of Marijuana? SHRED Dec 2012 #24
Only Congress can do that. Obama is the president. Different branch. eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #60
Ok, John2 Dec 2012 #108
Time to get rid of Holder. /nt Ash_F Dec 2012 #26
Holder was a HUGE disappointment and should have been axed. Many wanted Jennifer Granholm SugarShack Dec 2012 #57
This would be Obama turning his back on us. Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #27
Again, you mean? villager Dec 2012 #52
Always. nt SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #115
the prison industrial complex demands it.... mike_c Dec 2012 #29
Marijuana listed as a Schedule 1 narcotic is obscene SHRED Dec 2012 #30
Remember... greyghost Dec 2012 #32
Sort of like the "Drive 55" federal requirement that tied highway funds to lowering the speed limit? MADem Dec 2012 #33
I heard something to that effect talked about on one of the morning programs. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #38
Two words: "Jury Nullification" SHRED Dec 2012 #34
Two more words: "Good luck" DefenseLawyer Dec 2012 #77
the 60 Minutes piece said Denver citizens are doing it SHRED Dec 2012 #86
Try it feds, and states will secede Ter Dec 2012 #35
Oh Jesus Christ on a cracker. Arugula Latte Dec 2012 #36
The Ironic Thing Ccarmona Dec 2012 #37
Know what chaps arse bakpakr Dec 2012 #39
Why can't the state use it's National Guard to block the Narcs? - Seriously! socialindependocrat Dec 2012 #41
I just read article in Rolling Stone marlakay Dec 2012 #42
good luck with that-he helped create the drug czar green for victory Dec 2012 #53
Biden Also Pushed Through the "Rave Act" in the Dead of Night AndyTiedye Dec 2012 #70
Didn't he also vote to make student loans nondischargeable in bankrupty? What a populist. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #78
Huh. They want to treat voters like Michigan treats unions. n/t jtuck004 Dec 2012 #43
Obama smoked pot. Bush smoked pot. Clinton Smoked pot. dorkulon Dec 2012 #44
What a damn minute! Clinton NEVER INHALED!! AAO Dec 2012 #69
Drug laws for only for the little people, much like taxes. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #116
K&R DeSwiss Dec 2012 #45
The DOJ is wasting effort on pot smokers........ Hotler Dec 2012 #49
Well, there goes all beliefs that I had he'd be different in the 2nd term... Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #50
whatever, then make it a finable offense, 1 penny, to be paid, when you get around to it CreekDog Dec 2012 #51
I wouldn't legalize it at the state-level, I'd just change the penality to a 1 cent fine. David__77 Dec 2012 #54
Nothing but kudos for obama but... neffernin Dec 2012 #59
This option doesn't seem viable: JimDandy Dec 2012 #61
Hope for change _ed_ Dec 2012 #62
??? heaven05 Dec 2012 #63
Stop the sale of all liquor? You must be joking green for victory Dec 2012 #66
I think neffernin Dec 2012 #73
it's heaven05 Dec 2012 #79
being heaven05 Dec 2012 #76
When is someone going to take legal action against stupidity? nolabels Dec 2012 #64
Why don't they go after REAL criminals like Bush & CHEEEEney! AAO Dec 2012 #68
Exactly my thought. nt JudyM Dec 2012 #113
You're Welcome Mr. Obama SoCalMusicLover Dec 2012 #72
yep heaven05 Dec 2012 #80
Constant disappointment....Obama aims to please. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #117
Here they go, flushing OUR tax dollars down the toilet LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #83
As A person that did time for pot BobbyBoring Dec 2012 #85
Exactly what I said in another thread musiclawyer Dec 2012 #90
Do they want a repeat of 2010? CrispyQ Dec 2012 #88
JURY NULLIFICATION! wildbilln864 Dec 2012 #91
I think there are a lot of questions union_maid Dec 2012 #92
In theory, yes Hydra Dec 2012 #97
So Telling and So Dumb colsohlibgal Dec 2012 #93
“In Colorado, Pot Got 50,000 More Votes Than Obama” frylock Dec 2012 #95
I live in a red county in WA marlakay Dec 2012 #96
Howdy again, cilla4progress Dec 2012 #109
Howdy back marlakay Dec 2012 #110
Back in the day, cannabis was decriminalized in OR, WA, AK Hestia Dec 2012 #98
Lets Stop the War elbloggoZY27 Dec 2012 #99
grrrr Marrah_G Dec 2012 #101
stupid, but for all politicians it's, "Whose your daddy?" fascisthunter Dec 2012 #104
It's a good thing that we aren't stuck with Romney FiveGoodMen Dec 2012 #106
This would be a very stupid thing for the Obama administration to do. yardwork Dec 2012 #111
This is the most pressing problem facing our nation today jsr Dec 2012 #112
Nauseating! JackRiddler Dec 2012 #118
Lets see who the government works for DiverDave Dec 2012 #119
We all know who it is harun Dec 2012 #120
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