Posted on 02/06/2009 5:54:43 AM PST by marktwain
How To Get The Most Out Of The Hearing With No Effort (Assembled by people who were there last time)
Q: Should I wear a gun pin so the judge knows I support Brad/2A/etc? A: No. It's not about guns, it's about your rights. The judge will know why you're there.
You're a co-defendant lacking ability to exercise your rights in Milwaukee County, and you might as well be sitting up front too. You're in front of the judge so dress the part and take everything said as if it directly affects you, because it does. Other cities will base their actions on this case.
Q: How will I know who the other people are? A: The other nicely dressed people will most likely be there for the same reason, however, not everyone who says they're your friend is.
Q: What should I say to the media? A: Say only what you want the world to hear, speak only for yourself, think carefully and chose your words wisely before you speak -- what you say will have your name attached to it. "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." --Mark Twain
Q: How will I know where to go? A: Make sure to be there at 7:55 AM. Overflow parking is on the lower lot. Follow the mass of people getting out of their cars at 7:58 AM. Enter the first set of doors at the front of the building and immediately turn right. The courtroom doors are locked until 8:00 AM.
Don't sign in, politely say, "I'm hear for the trial on my rights." If the person asks another question, say, "Brad Krause is defending my rights at the moment." Take your time to be clear and do this as if nobody has done it before, because the person in front of you doesn't represent you.
Q: How do I react when the prosecution says something completely wrong? A: It's okay to look surprised, puzzled, or frustrated if you are, but stop there. Do not comment to the person next to you. It's best to let the prosecutor say what she wants.
Q: How do I react if the judge says something I don't agree with? A: You're the defendant. Be respectful of the court.
Q: Should I speak up when the judge asks for comments? A: No, the judge is asking council if they have further input. Council generally won't comment because there is much more to a hearing than the oral portion. If you're arrested and understand your case, you can decide on the wisdom of commenting at that time, and you'll have the judge's full attention.
Malum Prohibitum Member
Joined: Fri Sep 8th, 2006 Location: Posts: 800 Status: Offline Posted: Wed Feb 4th, 2009 04:13 pm Quote Reply
Pointman wrote: Don't sign in, politely say, "I'm hear for the trial on my rights." If the person asks another question, say, "Brad Krause is defending my rights at the moment." Take your time to be clear and do this as if nobody has done it before, because the person in front of you doesn't represent you.
Pointman, what is the purpose of this?
Pointman Member
Joined: Sun Feb 17th, 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA Posts: 1149 Status: Offline Posted: Wed Feb 4th, 2009 08:34 pm Quote Reply
You are not required to sign in if you are not the defendant in a case. The city doesn't know this and will ask who you are. They deserve an answer.
Best of luck for both him and fellow gun owners in Wisconsin.
Accurate statement, and would carry much more weight if 'here' was used correctly.
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