Trying this guy has cost how many millions of tax dollars spent? Our court systems are backed up to the hilt, and they are doing this? Even the judge is in on it. He should have tossed out this stupid case. Since he did not, then he is of the same mind as the prosecutors. Only the jury can stop this madness.
A jury trial would be nice but recognizing the uphill battle with a jury (even a DC jury) the prosecution lowered the charges to attempted possession of ammunition for which the defendant is not entitled to a jury trial. Hugo Chavez would be proud.
Since the sentence is less than 6 months, he is not entitled to a jury trial. At least that is how I read it in the article.
This it true — and it is something that judges hate: look at their actions regarding jury-nullification, especially if you mention it in trial (as defense) or during jury-selection (as a potential juror). Look at the you must convict, even if you disagree
-style contracts that are common for jurors to be required to sign.
“Only the jury can stop this madness.”
What Jury?