Jury Nullification FIJA | 10 Oct 2016
Similar to what we saw in San Diego just a couple of years ago, we have great news from New Hampshire, another state that has benefitted from long-term jury nullification outreach in recent years. On 30 September, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office issued a report concluding an investigation into victimless cannabis-related activities alleged to […]
Function of Juries &Jury Nullification FIJA | 23 Apr 2016
FIJA National does not endorse or oppose any piece of legislation. The following is provided for informational and educational purposes only. In recent weeks, New Hampshire’s HB 1270 has been the subject of much discussion, usually referred to in public discourse as a jury nullification bill (as was its 2012 predecessor). HB 1270 passed the […]
Function of Juries &Jury Nullification FIJA | 24 Oct 2014
24 October 2014 New Hampshire Supreme Court Nullifies Jury Nullification Statute FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (406) 442-7800; aji@fija.org Helena, MT— The New Hampshire Supreme Court today issued its ruling in the appeal of the case of The State of New Hampshire v. Rich Paul, largely nullifying the law as a jury nullification statute. The court […]
Function of Juries &Jury Nullification FIJA | 18 Feb 2014
With the introduction of New Hampshire’s HB 1452 in the legislature this year, jury nullification is once again in the news in New Hampshire. Jeff Woodburn discusses it in the March edition of New Hampshire Magazine. Understanding Jury Nullification The times are changing. Polls consistently show a growing majority of people support marijuana legalization. The […]
FIJA in the News &Function of Juries &Jury Nullification FIJA | 22 Jan 2014
Thank you to the Wall Street Journal‘s Ashby Jones for this informative article about jury nullification, focusing on New Hampshire’s HB 1452 which was recently introduced in the New Hampshire legislature. HB 1452 “requires the court to give an instruction to the jury regarding jury nullification and requires the court to declare a mistrial if […]
Jury Nullification FIJA | 13 Jan 2014
FIJA National does not endorse or oppose any political party, candidate, or piece of legislation. We do, however, track for informational and educational purposes legislation regarding jury issues. Michael Sylvia and Keith Michael report that as the 2014 legislative session kicks of in New Hampshire, there is a new jury nullification bill on the table […]
Jury Nullification &Jury Rights Day FIJA | 29 Aug 2013
Many thanks to FIJA New Hampshire State Contact and activist Dick Marple for securing the below proclamation from New Hampshire Governor Maggie Wood Hassan declaring September 5 to be Jury Appreciation Day. He has gotten many such proclamations over the years, but this one is particularly notable because through the hard work of activists such […]
Jury Nullification FIJA | 06 Jul 2013
This is a pretty lengthy video, but it is worth watching as it gets into fairly detailed information. Two quick highlights: 1. An audience member makes the insightful point that in every case there are two defendants. Not only is the individual accused of violating the law on trial, but the law itself is on […]
Jury Nullification FIJA | 27 Jun 2013
The fundraising appeal to go forward with Rich Paul’s appeal in his jury nullification case has been funded sufficiently to go forward with the appeal. Funds are now being raised to support additional expenses related to the appeal and in preparation for a possible retrial. Click through below for the link to the new campaign. […]
Jury Nullification FIJA | 07 Jun 2013
As Rich Paul awaits sentencing today for his conviction on victimless drug-related charges, apparently levied against him in an attempt by the FBI to secure his cooperation in infiltrating a local political group, we remind everyone that he is raising funds to mount an appeal. You may recall that the Rich Paul case was tainted […]
Jury Nullification FIJA | 14 May 2013
Free Keene has posted a letter from recently convicted marijuana activist Rich Paul sent from jail. In the letter, he discusses his plans for an appeal based in part on the instructions against jury nullification given by the judge to the jury. Rich Paul needs your help with his appeal My spirits remain high, despite […]
Function of Juries &Jury Nullification &Media Releases FIJA | 18 Apr 2013
18 April 2013 Judge in Rich Paul Case Undermines Informed Jury Law with Misinformation in Jury Instructions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (406) 442-7800; aji@fija.org Helena, MT—A Cheshire County, New Hampshire jury convicted local marijuana and liberty activist Rich Paul today on five felony counts of victimless drug charges. Paul had disputed one of the charges […]
Jury Nullification FIJA | 18 Apr 2013
We have word that, after deliberating for about 3 hours, the jury returned Guilty verdicts on all five counts in the Rich Paul case this week in New Hampshire. It seems as though the judge in this case gave the jurors some misinformation in his instructions to the jury, stating that they must follow the […]
Function of Juries &Jury Nullification FIJA | 16 Apr 2013
Yesterday the Fully Informed Jury Association spoke with Rich Paul, a New Hampshire man accused of multiple counts of victimless drug offenses who is pursuing a jury nullification strategy in his trial. Paul openly acknowledges sales of several ounces of marijuana and one sale of a compound that’s legal (which has apparently been misidentified by […]
Function of Juries &Jury Nullification FIJA | 15 Apr 2013
More on the Rich Paul trial, which takes place tomorrow: Activist Facing 81 Years Admits to Selling Pot, Seeks Jury Nullification Rich Paul, the founder of the New Hampshire based 4:20 Foundation, is facing four felony charges for selling marijuana. The trial is set to start on April 16th, 2013 at Cheshire Superior Court in […]
