SlaveNoMoreMD
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Yepper... they would simply notify all ASAs prosecuting gun cases... to disqualify any and all potential jurors who were CCW holders or owned firearms.
And on top of that.
The prior history of the defendant is not introduced into the trial proceedings until AFTER the verdict is reached. Therefore, the notion that one would only nullify for folks without a prior history of felony or other violent crimes... is simply ignorant of the law and court proceedings.
The prior record of any person can not be used to determine guilt or innocence. It is only used, post verdict, in determining the severity of the sentence to be handed down to the guilty.
And... entering into any agreement which binds one to a preset verdict or action by jurors... prior to hearing the facts of the case... is not only a stab in the back to our American justice system... it could be considered a crime of conspiracy.
I hear you. However, many people want a MD W&C permit, but don't have one. How can they determine they have a permit; especially, jurors who hold a permit from other states?
You only want to convict the person who is on trial for a felony charge. If the person did not cause harm to anyone indicating during that trial, we should automatically acquit that person for carrying a firearm to protect themselves and family using the jury nullification process.