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Title: It’s finally over … or is it?
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CarlosMiller.com
URL Source: http://carlosmiller.com/2008/06/18/its-finally-over-or-is-it/
Published: Jun 18, 2008
Author: Carlos Miller
Post Date: 2008-06-20 11:48:08 by Rotara
Keywords: None
Views: 129
Comments: 7
How can one resist an unlawful arrest? That is the question I asked the judge when I was informed of the jury’s verdict, which came in at 11:45 p.m. , after almost two-and-a-half hours of deliberations: Judge Jose L. Fernandez, who turned out to have an extreme contempt for me, was unable to answer that question, even though he had asked if I had any questions after the verdict was read. Instead, Fernandez said I was guilty of obstructing traffic, the single charge the jury was not allowed to rule on because it is considered a traffic infraction and not a misdemeanor charge. Although prosecutor Ignacio Vazquez was (thankfully) asking for only three months probation and court costs, Fernandez slammed me with one year of probation, 100 hours of community service, anger management class and $540.50 in court costs. I hate to see what I would have received had the prosecutor asked for jail time and had the jury found me guilty of three misdemeanors instead of one. Fernandez said something to the effect of “your non-remorse in this case appalls me” as well as laying into me about by body language and demeanor during the trial not to mention the “chit-chat” between me and my “fans”, which actually were my aunt and my mom. He accused me of getting arrested on purpose for the sole purpose of launching a blog and becoming a “hero”. He then reminded me that the real heroes are buried in Arlington who fought for my freedoms and suggested that I pay a visit to the cemetery. Your Honor: I have visited Arlington several times so you don’t have to remind me of the veterans who fought for my freedoms. In fact, my father was a navy pilot during World War II. He was born in Virginia, a few miles south of Arlington. He was killing “Japs” before you were born, to use the non-PC word my dad would use. Just because hundreds of thousands of veterans have died defending democracy and my freedoms does not mean I should refrain from utilizing these freedoms, whether it be blogging, photographing or standing up for what I believe in.
Poster Comment: These robes retreat to gated communities for good reason. ;-)
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#1. To: Rotara (#0)
That is a good blog. Thanks!
amen. i note that the judge never did answer his question, but told him instead just bend over and take it.
You're welcome. I was tracking that one to see how it turned out. ;-)
"If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.”—Samuel Adams
Pretty soon they won't even give the opportunity to ask questions. Police State + Robes = BOHICA
"If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.”—Samuel Adams
There's only one way to resist a cop. If you have any qualms about killing someone just because they want to take you to the police station, you probably best just go along with them.
If you know your rights and the cop indicates that you'll get a beating at the station for resisting his illegal actions under color of law, quickly weigh the odds of you finding an attorney who'll properly take up for you in court.
I'd have all that worked out ahead of time.
#2. To: Rotara (#0)
Just because hundreds of thousands of veterans have died defending democracy and my freedoms does not mean I should refrain from utilizing these freedoms, whether it be blogging, photographing or standing up for what I believe in.
#3. To: PSUSA (#1)
That is a good blog. Thanks!
#4. To: christine (#2)
amen. i note that the judge never did answer his question, but told him instead just bend over and take it.
#5. To: Rotara (#0)
How can one resist an unlawful arrest?
#6. To: nobody (#5)
If you have any qualms about killing someone just because they want to take you to the police station, you probably best just go along with them.
“The best and first guarantor of our neutrality and our independent existence is the defensive will of the people…and the proverbial marksmanship of the Swiss shooter. Each soldier a good marksman! Each shot a hit!” Schweizerische Schutzenseitunt (Swiss Shooting Federation) April, 1941
#7. To: X-15 (#6)
quickly weigh the odds
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