HB 146 (2012) Passes Senate

by Rich Angell on February 25, 2012 · 0 comments

in Jury Outreach,New Hampshire News

(New Title) relative to the right of a jury to judge the application of the law in relationship to the facts in controversy.

To read the bill with amendments, see http://www.nhliberty.org/bills/view/2012/HB146.

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The primary function of the independent juror is not, as many think, to dispense punishment to fellow citizens accused of breaking various laws, but rather to protect fellow citizens from tyrannical abuses of power by government.

The Constitution guarantees you the right to trial by jury. This means that government must bring its case before a jury of The People if government wants to deprive any person of life, liberty, or property. Jurors can say no to government by refusing to convict.