Hear ye, hear ye, members are called forth for their input on the first RPF Jury of Peers.

[phill4paul]

Ron Paul Forums is a private site. As such the owner has complete control. This is not debated. The owner has allowed that an infraction served on one or more of it's member's for the same offence may be put before the forum in the manner of a trial.

For reference: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...-my-infraction

This is a thread that is open to thoughts on how this trial may be conducted. As this has never been done advise is sought in how it may be conducted. As there is only one prosecutor and one defendant at this time it is a supposition that all advise will be regarded for merit and agreed to between the parties.

Thanks in advance.

[TheTexan]

I think we should vote on it

Or perhaps, vote on how we plan on voting on it

[phill4paul]

I think we should vote on it

Or perhaps, vote on how we plan on voting on it

I knew I could count on you. When it comes to voting I don't know anyone that does it better.

[Natural Citizen]

I think we should vote on it

Or perhaps, vote on how we plan on voting on it

Well. It's a Mens Rea/Actus Reus case. I think all that is required is a mental and a physical element. Actus Reus, of course, serving as the physical element. Mens Rea being the mental element. Normally, I'd contend that, yes, the best argument against democracy really is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. But we don't generally have average voters around here so it'll be interesting to see the terms of the poll and how it pans out, I suppose.

[CPUd]

What is the scope, what evidence will be admissible?

[Natural Citizen]

What is the scope..

Wrongful purpose. Intent/Conspiracy. Guilty knowledge/wilfulness.

...what evidence will be admissible?

It gets tricky because one may be concluded guilty even if they did not have knowledge. Meaning that even absent Mens Rea, Actus Reus may be sufficient for liability. To pull that off, though, Bryan would have to finagle some kind of Strict Liability statute from the Mission Statement / Community Guidlines. That said, if it is concluded that a contract was intentionally breached, the measure of damage and scope of liability may be increased.

Not sure if Phill has aquired Council or if he'll be self representing.

[Suzanimal]

Wrongful purpose. Intent/Conspiracy. Guilty knowledge/wilfulness.



It gets tricky because one may be concluded guilty even if they did not have knowledge. Meaning that even absent Mens Rea, Actus Reus may be sufficient for liability. To pull that off, though, Bryan would have to finagle some kind of Strict Liability statute from the Mission Statement / Community Guidlines. That said, if it is concluded that a contract was intentionally breached, the measure of damage and scope of liability may be increased.

Not sure if Phill has aquired Council or if he'll be self representing.

I will represent phil if he wants me to but I won't do it pro bono. I have a campaign to run and it ain't cheap. How much rep ya got, phil?

The same offer stands for Bryan. I'm happy to represent him if he can pony up the most rep.

[tod evans]

I will represent phil if he wants me to but I won't do it pro bono. I have a campaign to run and it ain't cheap. How much rep ya got, phil?

The same offer stands for Bryan. I'm happy to represent him if he can pony up the most rep.

Good grief Suz!

Mere talk of becoming a politician and you're offering to whore out your services to the high bidder.....

[Suzanimal]

Good grief Suz!

Mere talk of becoming a politician and you're offering to whore out your services to the high bidder.....

Freedom isn't free, tod...

[Danke]

Good grief Suz!

Mere talk of becoming a politician and you're offering to whore out your services to the high bidder.....

She's probably nostalgically remembers junior high.

[Suzanimal]

She's probably nostalgically remembers junior high.

I didn't go to junior high. I started HS in 8th grade.

I played the lawyer part in a mock trial during Civics class and won. That teacher signed my yearbook and said I was a sweet girl.

[tod evans]

I didn't go to junior high. I started HS in 8th grade.

I played the lawyer part in a mock trial during Civics class and won. That teacher signed my yearbook and said I was a sweet girl.

How old was the lecher?

[Suzanimal]

How old was the lecher?

Old. Probably in his forties. My mom thought it was creepy, too.

[cajuncocoa]

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[Zippyjuan]

[Jamesiv1]

There must be some committees and have plenty of meetings about this.

and at least one poll.

[torchbearer]

[tod evans]

There must be some committees and have plenty of meetings about this.

and at least one poll.

Studies too!

And discussion panels.....

[Jamesiv1]

Studies too!

And discussion panels.....

I'm gonna ready-up me some filibusters

[69360]

If I owned this dictatorship, I would be benevolent toward you. I thought it was funny. I know you don't actually like Trump.

[Suzanimal]

There must be some committees and have plenty of meetings about this.

and at least one poll.

With plenty of options. And multiple choices. As a politician, I don't want to be pinned down.

[tod evans]

With plenty of options.

Sub-options, indices and appendix's too...

[Natural Citizen]

Motion to challenge the competency of the Jury.

[tod evans]

Motion to challenge the competency of the Jury.

Motion DENIED!

Voir-dire hasn't been completed yet..

[Natural Citizen]

Motion DENIED!

Voir-dire hasn't been completed yet..

Noted. Peremptory Challenge reserved.

[Suzanimal]

Who's the bailiff?

[dannno]

Who's the bailiff?

Who's the executioner?

[tod evans]

Who's the bailiff?

[bunklocoempire]

He votes hard.

EDIT: Bailiffs may find familiarity with hose, helpful.

[Natural Citizen]

Who's the bailiff?

Mm. Good idea. We'll likely need a bailiff given that disorder is perceivable. The duty will likely have to fall on a mod to lead disrupters from the Court.