Adam Kokesh pleads guilty to weapon, drug charges

[muzzled dogg]

Adam Kokesh pleads guilty to weapon, drug charges

November 6, 2013 - 11:53 am

WASHINGTON (WJLA) - A Libertarian activist facing drug and weapons charges after he posted a video of himself loading a shotgun on Freedom Plaza has pleaded guilty in D.C. Wednesday.

Adam Kokesh pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and weapons charges. He's scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 17.

He was arrested in July at his home on Herndon after he posted the video of himself loading a gun, which was part of a campaign to push people to carry loaded firearms in the District.

It’s against the law to carry a loaded weapon in D.C.


Read more: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/11/adam-kokesh-pleads-guilty-to-weapon-drug-charges-96492.html#ixzz2jt8rrEpY
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[phill4paul]

Didn't see that coming.

[LibertyEagle]

I wonder if it's because that's a much lesser offense than what the state was going after with the harder drugs they probably planted in his house the day they arrested him.

[AuH20]

Didn't see that coming.

I don't think he wanted to tempt fate by going to trial and perhaps getting 6 to 8 years behind bars.

[Lucille]

:( No one goes to trial any more. The state piles so much on and threatens defendants with so much time, they take a plea deal. I pray all he gets is timed served, but...

[phill4paul]

:( No one goes to trial any more. The state piles so much on and threatens defendants with so much time, they take a plea deal. I pray all he gets is timed served, but...

And that is how the Just-Us game is played and won.

[Lucille]

^ Yup.


The US criminal justice (Just-Us) system is far too corrupt and it 99% conviction rate has surpassed even Hitler’s most notorious People’s Court (http://armstrongeconomics.com/2013/06/16/the-usa-knowingly-executes-innocent-people/) that has a 90% conviction rate.


Our own conviction rate is nearly 99% (http://armstrongeconomics.com/2013/02/13/why-do-they-hate-us-so-much/). Even Adolf Hitler had a conviction rate of about 90% at his notorious People’s Court under Roland Freisler (pictured in the center) who was the most bloodthirsty of all the head judges to rule that court.
[...]
The conviction rate in the United States is nearly 99% and has beaten every historical statistic of the worse tyrants throughout every century except those who did not even pretend to give a trial.

[moostraks]

Wow...did not see this coming either. Ugh!

[ObiRandKenobi]

They're probably having raped by inmates every day. He has no choice but to plead guilty if he wants to ever get out.

[AuH20]

They're probably having raped by inmates every day. He has no choice but to plead guilty if he wants to ever get out.

He's definitely going to get raped. They will stick Adam with some bad company and he will probably be sodomized Cuccinelli style.

[pcosmar]

What Marijuana? (They planted Mushrooms)

This has an odor.

[muzzled dogg]

According to Nathan cox Adam will be released soon and has a statement

https://www.facebook.com/WhoIsNateCox/posts/10151704884946835

[compromise]

He's definitely going to get raped. They will stick Adam with some bad company and he will probably be sodomized Cuccinelli style.

Adam's ex-military. I'm sure he can take care of himself.

[pcosmar]

When was he arrested or charged for marijuana possession?

This does not make sense. :(

[jkr]

What Marijuana? (They planted Mushrooms)

This has an odor.
AND "legal" in DC...

[fr33]

When was he arrested or charged for marijuana possession?

This does not make sense. :(

I think it was in Philidelphia at a rally. Arrested by the park police.

[jtap]

What Marijuana? (They planted Mushrooms)

This has an odor.

exactly my thoughts...but I have learned to try and be patient to read all the way down before posting.

[pcosmar]

I think it was in Philidelphia at a rally. Arrested by the park police.

Don't remember any talk of charges filed then..
nor of any previous mention in this case,, There were the very questionable mushrooms found,, but no marijuana,, and no mention of any such charges in this case.

Puzzling

[angelatc]

This means he will lose his right to carry firearms, right?

[Lucille]

https://www.facebook.com/FreeAdamKokesh

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1456037_587912141264846_38819073_n.png

Virginia gun rights advocate Adam Kokesh pleads guilty to gun charges, released from jail
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/virginia-gun-rights-advocate-adam-kokesh-pleads-guilty-to-gun-charges-released-from-jail/2013/11/06/337f7ff8-4708-11e3-b6f8-3782ff6cb769_story.html


Adam Kokesh, the Fairfax-based gun rights advocate, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a variety of charges associated with an Independence Day incident in which he videotaped himself loading a shotgun in Freedom Plaza, just blocks from the White House.

Kokesh, 31, was ordered released from D.C. jail, where he has been for nearly four months , pending a January sentencing hearing.

okesh’s impromptu plea came during an unscheduled hearing, just two weeks after Kokesh pleaded not guilty Oct. 24 to the charges and told Judge Patricia A. Broderick that he was exercising his constitutional rights. Kokesh, who had grown a long, thick beard while in custody, also announced that he was replacing his attorney, who had been involved in the case since Kokesh’s arrest.

A trial was set for Nov. 18, and Kokesh’s supporters had been advocating for jury nullification in his case.

But on Wednesday, standing next to his new attorney, Kokesh pleaded guilty to carrying a rifle or shotgun, possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. In a separate case, Kokesh pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana in the District.

Kokesh is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 17. Broderick ordered Kokesh to stay out of the District and said he must report in with supervising authorities weekly. The judge also ordered that Kokesh not possess any firearms. Kokesh faces a maximum of more than six years in prison on the combined charges.

[ObiRandKenobi]

Adam's ex-military. I'm sure he can take care of himself.

they'll have him handcuffed while raped.

[HOLLYWOOD]

:( No one goes to trial any more. The state piles so much on and threatens defendants with so much time, they take a plea deal. I pray all he gets is timed served, but...Yep, depending on the year, 85-90% of Federal Cases NEVER go to Trial... NOW you know why.

[alucard13mm]

6 years. lots of stuff can happen in 6 years that can add onto that charge while in prison.

[donnay]

I am sure it was all under duress. As always the system railroads good patriots! :mad:

[jbauer]

They broke Adam. Its sad because if anyone was going to stand up to this shit it was him. Now we know what they'll do and how far they'll go. Godspeed Adam

[presence]

This means he will lose his right to carry firearms, right?

You can lose your licence but never your right.

[presence]

Here are more details from today, via the Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/virginia-gun-rights-advocate-adam-kokesh-pleads-guilty-to-gun-charges-released-from-jail/2013/11/06/337f7ff8-4708-11e3-b6f8-3782ff6cb769_story.html?wprss=rss_crime):

Virginia gun rights advocate Adam Kokesh pleads guilty to gun charges, released from jail

http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_404h/WashingtonPost/Content/Blogs/Images/201305/Kokesh-300x234.jpg The Washington Post - Adam Kokesh




Kokesh’s impromptu plea came during an unscheduled hearing, just two weeks after Kokesh pleaded not guilty Oct. 24 to the charges and told Judge Patricia A. Broderick that he was exercising his constitutional rights. Kokesh, who had grown a long, thick beard while in custody, also announced that he was replacing his attorney, who had been involved in the case since Kokesh’s arrest.

A trial was set for Nov. 18, and Kokesh’s supporters had been advocating for jury nullification in his case.

But on Wednesday, standing next to his new attorney,

Kokesh pleaded guilty to

carrying a rifle or shotgun,
possession of an unregistered firearm
and unlawful possession of ammunition.

In a separate case, Kokesh pleaded guilty to a charge of

possession of marijuana in the District.

Kokesh is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 17. Broderick ordered Kokesh to stay out of the District and said he must report in with supervising authorities weekly. The judge also ordered that Kokesh not possess any firearms. Kokesh faces a maximum of more than six years in prison on the combined charges.

According to court records, Kokesh posted the 23-second video to YouTube showing himself holding a 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun and loading what appeared to be live shells while speaking into the camera July 4. Kokesh is then seen racking the slide of the shotgun. A caption in the video says Kokesh was in Freedom Plaza.





for his original charges see:
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?421537-Kokesh-SEARCH-Warrant&highlight=kokesh+charges

Oringally he was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon WHILE in possession of drugs, which was a FELONY w/ 2y MMS (mandatory minimum) AND he was charged with a FELONY drug possession (mushrooms).



Possession Laws
In the District of Columbia any amount of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor offense, unless otherwise deemed for medical purposes. A marijuana misdemeanor offense can result in a fine of one thousand dollars and up to six months in jail. Those who are convicted for a first offense may be eligible for probation where all charges will be dismissed once the probationary time period is complete. Unlike the fifty states, the District of Columbia does not specifically provide different penalties based on the amount of marijuana a person possesses upon arrest.
http://statelaws.net/DC-Marijuana-Laws.php

[Czolgosz]

*This* is *their* game.

You won't win playing by their rules.

[Barrex]

Bad. Really bad.

Following thing got nothing to do with Adam:

But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved Big Brother.

For some reason I just tought of it.

[Feeding the Abscess]

Adam's ex-military. I'm sure he can take care of himself.

He's apparently lost a considerable amount of weight.

[BuddyRey]

He's definitely going to get raped. They will stick Adam with some bad company and he will probably be sodomized Cuccinelli style.

My sides....you've split them!

[Brian4Liberty]

Sounds like a plea bargain.

[newbitech]

So he loses his lawyer then pleads not guilty. So the lawyer came in, whitled down the prosecution as much as possible and that was that. Probably never planned to take it to trial to begin with. Fact is, Kokesh openly defied "the law". Not much to really defend there if you ask me.

The laws he supposedly violated were/are unjust if you ask me, but I see no point in taking the risk that the 12 jurors would agree and chose to nullify. I think we are well past the time in this country were we can rely on a "random" sampling of people to know the difference between a just and unjust law.

Good decision for Kokesh. He made his point to the court and everyone else around who was paying attention. Sadly, the outcome is no different than it is for anyone else in that system, including those who are caught in that trap UNWILLINGLY, and with far less evidence against them than was attached to Kokesh.

What Kokesh really needed was people willing to do exactly what he was doing when he was doing it to make a much larger statement and gain much more publicity. Then, it may have been impossible to seat a jury without at least one sympathetic nullifier.

He's a marked man now, he'll be back in jail. Hopefully next time he won't be alone.

[Lucille]

He still has to deal with the charges in VA. This was just the DC case.

[presence]

I believe the related codes are:


D.C. Criminal Code 7-2502.01 (possession of unregistered firearm)
D.C. Criminal Code 7-2506.01. (unlawful possession of ammunition)
D.C. Criminal Code 22-4503 (carrying a firearm)

and

D.C. Criminal Code 48-902.08 (cannabis possession)

http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/dccode/





D.C. Code § 22-4503

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICIAL CODE
Copyright 2013 by the District of Columbia
*** Current through September 18, 2013, and through D.C. Act 19-682 ***
DIVISION IV. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE AND PRISONERS
TITLE 22. CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
SUBTITLE VI. REGULATION AND POSSESSION OF WEAPONS
CHAPTER 45. WEAPONS AND POSSESSION OF WEAPONS
D.C. Code § 22-4503 (2013)
§ 22-4503. Unlawful possession of firearm


(a) No person shall own or keep a firearm, or have a firearm in his or her possession or under his or her control, within the District of Columbia, if the person:

(1) Has been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;

(2) Is not licensed under § 22-4510 to sell weapons, and the person has been convicted of violating this chapter;

(3) Is a fugitive from justice;

(4) Is addicted to any controlled substance, as defined in § 48-901.02(4);

(5) Is subject to a court order that:

(A) (i) Was issued after a hearing of which the person received actual notice, and at which the person had an opportunity to participate; or

(ii) Remained in effect after the person failed to appear for a hearing of which the person received actual notice;

(B) Restrains the person from assaulting, harassing, stalking, or threatening the petitioner or any other person named in the order; and

(C) Requires the person to relinquish possession of any firearms;

(6) Has been convicted within the past 5 years of an intrafamily offense, as defined in D.C. Official Code § 16-1001(8), punishable as a misdemeanor, or any similar provision in the law of another jurisdiction.

(b) (1) A person who violates subsection (a)(1) of this section shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 10 years and shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a mandatory-minimum term of 1 year, unless she or he has a prior conviction for a crime of violence other than conspiracy, in which case she or he shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 15 years and shall be sentenced to a mandatory-minimum term of 3 years.

(2) A person sentenced to a mandatory-minimum term of imprisonment under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not be released from prison or granted probation or suspension of sentence prior to serving the mandatory-minimum sentence.

(3) In addition to any other penalty provided under this subsection, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01.

(c) A person who violates subsection (a)(2) through (a)(6) of this section shall be sentenced to not less than 2 years nor more than 10 years, fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or both.

(d) For the purposes of this section, the term:

(1) "Crime of violence" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 23-1331(4), or a crime under the laws of any other jurisdiction that involved conduct that would constitute a crime of violence if committed in the District of Columbia, or conduct that is substantially similar to that prosecuted as a crime of violence under the District of Columbia Official Code.

(2) "Fugitive from justice" means a person who has:

(A) Fled to avoid prosecution for a crime or to avoid giving testimony in a criminal proceeding; or

(B) Escaped from a federal, state, or local prison, jail, halfway house, or detention facility or from the custody of a law enforcement officer.







D.C. Code § 7-2502.01

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICIAL CODE
Copyright 2013 by the District of Columbia
*** Current through September 18, 2013, and through D.C. Act 19-682 ***
DIVISION I. GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICT
TITLE 7. HUMAN HEALTH CARE AND SAFETY
SUBTITLE J. PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 25. FIREARMS CONTROL
UNIT A. FIREARMS CONTROL REGULATIONS
SUBCHAPTER II. FIREARMS AND DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES
D.C. Code § 7-2502.01 (2013)
§ 7-2502.01. Registration requirements


(a) Except as otherwise provided in this unit, no person or organization in the District of Columbia ("District") shall receive, possess, control, transfer, offer for sale, sell, give, or deliver any destructive device, and no person or organization in the District shall possess or control any firearm, unless the person or organization holds a valid registration certificate for the firearm. A registration certificate may be issued:

(1) To an organization if:

(A) The organization employs at least 1 commissioned special police officer or employee licensed to carry a firearm whom the organization arms during the employee's duty hours; and

(B) The registration is issued in the name of the organization and in the name of the president or chief executive officer of the organization;

(2) In the discretion of the Chief of Police, to a police officer who has retired from the Metropolitan Police Department;

(3) In the discretion of the Chief of Police, to the Fire Marshal and any member of the Fire and Arson Investigation Unit of the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, who is designated in writing by the Fire Chief, for the purpose of enforcing the arson and fire safety laws of the District of Columbia;

(4) To a firearms instructor, or to an organization that employs a firearms instructor, for the purpose of conducting firearms training; or

(5) To a person who complies with, and meets the requirements of, this unit.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:

(1) Any law enforcement officer or agent of the District or the United States, or any law enforcement officer or agent of the government of any state or subdivision thereof, or any member of the armed forces of the United States, the National Guard or organized reserves, when such officer, agent, or member is authorized to possess such a firearm or device while on duty in the performance of official authorized functions;

(2) Any person holding a dealer's license; provided, that the firearm or destructive device is:

(A) Acquired by such person in the normal conduct of business;

(B) Kept at the place described in the dealer's license; and

(C) Not kept for such person's private use or protection, or for the protection of his business;

(3) With respect to firearms, any nonresident of the District participating in any lawful recreational firearm-related activity in the District, or on his way to or from such activity in another jurisdiction; provided, that such person, whenever in possession of a firearm, shall upon demand of any member of the Metropolitan Police Department, or other bona fide law enforcement officer, exhibit proof that he is on his way to or from such activity, and that his possession or control of such firearm is lawful in the jurisdiction in which he resides; provided further, that such weapon shall be transported in accordance with § 22-4504.02;

(4) Any person who temporarily possesses a firearm registered to another person while in the home of the registrant; provided, that the person is not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms and the person reasonably believes that possession of the firearm is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself; or

(5) Any person who temporarily possesses a firearm while participating in a firearms training and safety class conducted by a firearms instructor.

(c) For the purposes of subsection (b)(3) of this section, the term "recreational firearm-related activity" includes a firearms training and safety class.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICIAL CODE
Copyright 2013 by the District of Columbia
*** Current through September 18, 2013, and through D.C. Act 19-682 ***
DIVISION I. GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICT
TITLE 7. HUMAN HEALTH CARE AND SAFETY
SUBTITLE J. PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 25. FIREARMS CONTROL
UNIT A. FIREARMS CONTROL REGULATIONS
SUBCHAPTER VI. POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION
D.C. Code § 7-2506.01 (2013)
§ 7-2506.01. Persons permitted to possess ammunition


(a) No person shall possess ammunition in the District of Columbia unless:

(1) He is a licensed dealer pursuant to subchapter IV of this unit;

(2) He is an officer, agent, or employee of the District of Columbia or the United States of America, on duty and acting within the scope of his duties when possessing such ammunition;

(3) He is the holder of a valid registration certificate for a firearm pursuant to subchapter II of this chapter; except, that no such person shall possess one or more restricted pistol bullets;

(4) He holds an ammunition collector's certificate on September 24, 1976; or

(5) He temporarily possesses ammunition while participating in a firearms training and safety class conducted by a firearms instructor.

(b) No person in the District shall possess, sell, or transfer any large capacity ammunition feeding device regardless of whether the device is attached to a firearm. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "large capacity ammunition feeding device" means a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device that has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The term "large capacity ammunition feeding device" shall not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.




D.C. Code § 48-902.08

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICIAL CODE
Copyright 2013 by the District of Columbia
*** Current through September 18, 2013, and through D.C. Act 19-682 ***
DIVISION VIII. GENERAL LAWS
TITLE 48. FOODS AND DRUGS
SUBTITLE III. ILLEGAL DRUGS
CHAPTER 9. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
UNIT A. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
SUBCHAPTER II. STANDARDS AND SCHEDULES
D.C. Code § 48-902.08 (2013)
§ 48-902.08. Schedule III enumerated


(a) The controlled substances listed in this section are included in Schedule III, unless and until removed therefrom pursuant to § 48-902.01:

(1) Unless specifically excepted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of the following substances having a stimulant effect on the central nervous system, including its salts, isomers (whether optical, position, or geometric), and salts of such isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation:

(A) Those compounds, mixtures, or preparations in dosage unit form containing any stimulant substances listed in Schedule II which compounds, mixtures, or preparations were listed on August 25, 1971, as excepted compounds under § 1308.32 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any other drug of the quantitative composition shown in that list for those drugs or which is the same except that it contains a lesser quantity of controlled substances;

(B) Benzphetamine;

(C) Chlorphentermine;

(D) Chlortermine;

(E) Mazindol; and

(F) Phendimetrazine;

(2) Unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of the following substances having a potential for abuse associated with a depressant effect on the central nervous system:

(A) Any compound, mixture, or preparation containing:

(i) Amobarbital;
[...]
(x) Vinbarbital;

(3) Nalorphine;

(4) Unless specifically excepted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation containing limited quantities of any of the following narcotic drugs, or any salts thereof:

(A) Not more than 1.8 grams of codeine per 100 milliliters or not more than 90 milligrams per dosage unit, with an equal or greater quantity of an isoquinoline alkaloid of opium;

(B) Not more than 1.8 grams of codeine per 100 milliliters or not more than 90 milligrams dosage unit, with 1 or more active, nonnarcotic ingredients in recognized therapeutic amounts;

(C) Not more than 300 milligrams of dihydrocodeinone per 100 milliliters or not more than 15 milligrams per dosage unit, with a 4-fold or greater quantity of an isoquinoline alkaloid of opium;

(D) Not more than 300 milligrams of dihydrocodeinone per 100 milliliters or not more than 15 milligrams per dosage unit, with 1 or more active, nonnarcotic ingredients in recognized therapeutic amounts;

(E) Not more than 1.8 grams of dihydrocodeine per 100 milliliters or not more than 90 milligrams per dosage unit, with 1 or more active, nonnarcotic ingredients in recognized therapeutic amounts;

(F) Not more than 300 milligrams of ethylmorphine per 100 milliliters or not more than 15 milligrams per dosage unit, with 1 or more ingredients in recognized therapeutic amounts;

(G) Not more than 500 milligrams of opium per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams or not more than 25 milligrams per dosage unit, with 1 or more active, nonnarcotic ingredients in recognized therapeutic amounts; and

(H) Not more than 50 milligrams of morphine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams with 1 or more active, nonnarcotic ingredients in recognized therapeutic amounts;

(5) Unless specifically excepted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation containing any quantity of the following substances, drug, or hormonal substance, chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogens, progesterons, and corticorsteroids) that promotes muscle growth and includes:

(A) Boldenone;
[...]
(AA) Trenbolone; and

(BB) Any salt, ester or isomer of a drug or substance described or listed in this paragraph, if that salt, ester, or isomer promotes muscle growth. Except such term does not include an anabolic steroid which is expressly intended for administration through implants to cattle or other nonhuman species and which has been approved by Secretary of Health and Human Services for such administration. If any person prescribes, dispenses or distributes such steroid for human use such person shall be considered to have prescribed, dispensed or distributed an anabolic steroid within the meaning of this paragraph;

(6) Cannabis; and

(7) (A) Unless specifically exempted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation which contains any quantity of cannabimimetic agents, or which contains their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation.

(B) (i) For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "cannabimimetic agents" means any substance that is a cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1 receptor) agonist as demonstrated by binding studies and functional assays within any of the following structural classes:
[...]
(b) The Mayor may except by rule any compound, mixture, or preparation containing any stimulant or depressant substance listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of this section from the application of all or any part of this chapter if the compound, mixture, or preparation contains 1 or more active medicinal ingredients not having a stimulant or depressant effect on the central nervous system, and if the admixtures are included therein in combinations, quantity, proportion, or concentration that vitiate the potential for abuse of the substances which have a stimulant or depressant effect on the central nervous system.

[tod evans]

He still has to deal with the charges in VA. This was just the DC case.

Wait until Adam posts the actual plea agreement, chances are Va. dropped the charges if he plead.

Sad day, but no surprise. :(

[presence]

WASHINGTON - The Marine Corps veteran and activist accused of openly carrying a shotgun in D.C.'s Freedom Plaza has pleaded guilty to drug and weapons charges.

Adam Kokesh pleaded guilty in D.C. Superior Court on Wednesday to marijuana possession and weapons charges, and is scheduled for sentencing Jan. 17.
In a 22-second video uploaded to YouTube, Kokesh stands in an empty Freedom Plaza loading a shotgun. The video is dated July 4, 2013.

He pleaded guilty to three weapons charges: carrying a rifle or shotgun; an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

He also admitted to a marijuana possession charge linked to smoking the substance near the White House in June.


The rifle possession charge carries a penalty of up to five years in prison. The other firearm charges are each up to one year, with potential fines.
The drug charge carries up to 180 days behind bars and a fine.
Kokesh had been arrested and charged with drug offenses in Fairfax County, Va., in July. He later was transferred from Fairfax County and charged in D.C. with openly carrying a shotgun in violation of D.C. laws.
Watch the video:



http://www.wtop.com/149/3499044/Activist-Adam-Kokesh-pleads-guilty-to-drug-weapons-charges

[presence]

So what I'm seeing is he turned a Class 5 Felony and a Class 6 Felony into four Misdemeanour's


"Yes, I loaded a gun in DC"
"Yes, I smoked pot in DC"
"No, I was not in possesion of drugs while loading a gun in DC."
"No, I the mushrooms planted on me during the raid were not mine."




He plead to pot possession at the white house in June; unrelated to the supposed "mushrooms" during the raid.

[Lucille]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJDnq9_En7M&feature=youtu.be

Adam will release his own update soon.

[JK/SEA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJDnq9_En7M&feature=youtu.be

Adam will release his own update soon.

hey Lucille, just noticed your post is time stamped at 4:20....lol....

i'm guessing his statement will be around 6pm pacific time?

[Lucille]

hey Lucille, just noticed your post is time stamped at 4:20....lol....

i'm guessing his statement will be around 6pm pacific time?

I dunno! I guess he's not even out yet.

I'm just sick about this. His "team" ripped him off, no money came for him to hire a new atty, and his public pretender likely "represented" him into a 7 1/2 year sentence, and he can never legally own a gun again.

[presence]

I dunno! I guess he's not even out yet.

I'm just sick about this. His "team" ripped him off, no money came for him to hire a new atty, and his public pretender likely "represented" him into a 7 1/2 year sentence, and he can never legally own a gun again.


Where are you getting that? He plead to 4 misdemeanours. All four of which he readily admits to. He was charged with 2 felonies, neither of which he did.

[JK/SEA]

I dunno! I guess he's not even out yet.

I'm just sick about this. His "team" ripped him off, no money came for him to hire a new atty, and his public pretender likely "represented" him into a 7 1/2 year sentence, and he can never legally own a gun again.

don't stress too much over this. We all do what we can in this battle. Adam is playing his part, and doing all he can, as we all are. A true warrior. I have so much respect for him. Lets wait and see how this plays out. Whatever decisions Adam makes, i will back him 100%, and as to any punishment he may or may not receive is a temporary set back for him.

[Lucille]

Where are you getting that? He plead to 4 misdemeanours. All four of which he readily admits to. He was charged with 2 felonies, neither of which he did.

I could be wrong on him being stripped of his 2nd amendment rights (that's what they're saying on his FB page), but he is facing 7 1/2 years.

[tod evans]

Wait and see what Adam says...

[DamianTV]

I wonder if it's because that's a much lesser offense than what the state was going after with the harder drugs they probably planted in his house the day they arrested him.

What!? The Cops planted the drugs!? No! That would never happen!

Justice is as far separated from the Law as Chicken Pot Pies are from Chicken.

[CPUd]

I could be wrong on him being stripped of his 2nd amendment rights (that's what they're saying on his FB page), but he is facing 7 1/2 years.

Pleading to the misdemeanors, or otherwise getting out from under the felony charges, he should still eventually be able to keep firearms. They might put some restrictions temporarily if there is probation involved.

[Murray N Rothbard]

He openly and deliberately broke the law, there was no chance of getting off the hook, that's the whole point of civil disobedience. It's not about jury nullification either, it's meant to convince more than just the people on a jury.

That said, I feel for him. He's a hero. A modern day equivalent of the founding fathers imo.

[presence]

I could be wrong on him being stripped of his 2nd amendment rights (that's what they're saying on his FB page), but he is facing 7 1/2 years.

Part of his release conditions on the short term, until sentencing on 11/18, are to not possess guns. I don't think its long term at this point.

[AFPVet]

Well, if he plead guilty to misdemeanors, he'll be fine. As long as he doesn't get a felony pinned, he'll retain his 2nd Amendment.

[69360]

It could have gone a lot worse for him. Looks like he is clear of the felony charges?

If I was the judge in this case, I'd give him time served, and a suspended sentence with mental health treatment as a condition. IMO that's what's best for everyone.

[Lucille]

https://www.facebook.com/ADAMVSTHEMAN/posts/10151699803461260


Adam Kokesh shared Nathan Cox's photo.
about an hour ago

LOOK WHO'S FREE!!! ♥

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1459880_10151705423216835_956702894_n.jpg

[kcchiefs6465]

They're probably having raped by inmates every day. He has no choice but to plead guilty if he wants to ever get out.


He's definitely going to get raped. They will stick Adam with some bad company and he will probably be sodomized Cuccinelli style.
Something tells me you've never been to jail.

Adam Kokesh is probably telling anyone who will listen that they are free men. Many prisoners would like what he has to say. (you might want to check it out, sometime) And aside from that, you act as if it some sort of rape fest in prison. Most people are just trying to do their time.

[presence]

https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/p480x480/1457763_10151701377966260_246738150_n.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWFKKYlWwos

[satchelmcqueen]

good luck adam!

[Christian Liberty]

This means he will lose his right to carry firearms, right?

No, it just means he'll have to be willing to fight to preserve the right that he already has.

The State cannot take away rights. NEVER presume that they can. Adam had a right to bring a loaded weapon into DC, and he still does.

And even worse than that, he had the right to defend himself against those who tried to kidnap him. That he chose not to do so was an act of mercy (or self-preservation) on his part.

[eduardo89]

This means he will lose his right to carry firearms, right?

As long as he only pled guilty to misdemeanours, no.

[devil21]

Get that man a razor! He put his ass on the line and for that he deserves respect. There's something to be said for living to fight another day, ya know?

[tod evans]

Fuck razors!

He's earned the right to wear that beard.

[mrsat_98]

Get that man a razor! He put his ass on the line and for that he deserves respect. There's something to be said for living to fight another day, ya know?

If he really wants to live to fight another day he will take his lumps ( guilty plea ) get sentenced to probation, then brush up on post conviction relief and use those arguments that tend to piss the judge off. i.e. real solid constitutional arguments i.e. 2nd amendment and "Man or Other Animals" (http://iamnotananimal.org/pdfs/I_AM_NOT_AN_ANIMAL.pdf)

[kcchiefs6465]

As long as he only pled guilty to misdemeanours, no.
Certain misdemeanors, such as domestic violence and menacing, prevent legal ownership of firearms as well. I don't think anything he pled guilty to will affect it in the long order, but the stipulations of his probation surely will mention not possessing a firearm.

I doubt he'll ever get the guns back that they stole.

[brandon]

Man he really couldn't possibly have handled this worse. lmao

[tod evans]

Man he really couldn't possibly have handled this worse. lmao

Do you have information that hasn't been posted?

[kcchiefs6465]

Man he really couldn't possibly have handled this worse. lmao
I know, right. It's hilarious. A system that targets and imprisons non-violent, non-crime committing, people?

http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0007.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-scared-smileys.php)

http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0065.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

So long as it isn't me..

http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0196.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

You are why I hate people.

[brandon]

Do you have information that hasn't been posted?

Nope, why?

[tod evans]

Nope, why?

From your post it seemed as though you had knowledge of how he handled his legal troubles.

[Brian4Liberty]

http://benswann.com/adam-kokesh-pleads-guilty-to-gun-marijuana-charges-faces-six-years-in-prison/

[coastie]

I know, right. It's hilarious. A system that targets and imprisons non-violent, non-crime committing, people?

http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0007.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-scared-smileys.php)

http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0065.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

So long as it isn't me..

http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0196.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

You are why I hate people.

+rep

He's part of the reason this shit happens, and doesn't even realize it.

[Lucille]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIdOUa2QTs

[tod evans]

That's an admirable young mans beard there Adam...

Off to watch the tube.

[edit]

30 min of Adam talking...No information about court other than dates.

[belian78]

*This* is *their* game.

You won't win playing by their rules.
Damn straight, this is the honest to god truth.

[AFPVet]

Certain misdemeanors, such as domestic violence and menacing, prevent legal ownership of firearms as well. I don't think anything he pled guilty to will affect it in the long order, but the stipulations of his probation surely will mention not possessing a firearm.

I doubt he'll ever get the guns back that they stole.

Depending on the state, yes, some misdemeanors can prohibit the purchase of firearms, but you can still retain the ones you have or buy from private transfer if your state allows it. Some states have additional restrictions... it all varies; however, all you have to do is move to a state that allows it. Only felonies prevent you from retaining firearms in every state IIRC.