Mark Schmidter sentenced to 141 days in jail for handing out jury rights flyers
Source for those who use Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreMarkSchmidter
Free Mark Schmidter, Political Prisoner! On 2/21/13, Mark Schmidter was jailed for 141 days for defying Judge Belvin Perry and handing out pieces of paper on what has historically been the most "free speech zone", the courthouse steps!
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On 2/21/13, peaceful freedom activist, local small businessman and honorable Army Vietnam Veteran Mr. Mark Schmidter was caged to serve 141 days in jail for handing out juror's rights information which the Judge himself has conceded is entirely accurate.
The most recent confinement occurred per an arbitrary rule a man wrote, judged, denied jury for, and sentenced under. The Judge, Belvin Perry (...yes, the Casey Anthony case judge), acted as legislature, judge, jury and executioner. By definition, he is acting as a tyrant.
Who is the real criminal?
Mr. Schmidter is a purely peaceful activist who believes in the historically well established rights of juries to judge the law as well as the facts and also that if there is no victim, there is no crime and jurors may agree in either respect and hang a jury. Hung jury cases may be retried but one juror can "inconvenience" the process and/or of course convince their fellow jurors to all agree and acquit. Jury nullification is a well-established historically accurate and legal practice. Judge Perry even agreed when discussing the idea with Mark's friend and ally, Mr. Julian Heicklen.
Please support Mark and his tremendous personal sacrifice via the #MarkSchmiderCampaign effort. We will write letters to the State Judicial Review, all media we can think of, and not let this story die. If a 64 y/o Vietnam veteran can be thrown in jail for passing out leaflets with an opinion that is different than the status quo, then, We are All Mark Schmidter.
Donations can be made via the info here: https://www.facebook.com/DefendMarkSchmidter/info
Please "Like", "Share" and "Invite Friends" to that page as well at https://www.facebook.com/DefendMarkSchmidter
About
The Mark Schmidter Legal Defense Fund is managed by the Florida Liberty Project, a Florida not-for-profit organization.
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TWO WAYS TO DONATE:
1. Via www.paypal.com to legal@defendmarkschmidter.org .
2. Send checks to:
The Mark Schmidter Legal Defense Fund
c/o Sudbury Law, PL
424 E Central Blvd # 307
Orlando, FL 32801-1923.
Please include names and address and amount of contribution if you would like to receive a 501(c)(3) tax deduction charitable contribution notice once we're approved by the IRS. Thank you.
General Information
"Mark Schmidter Legal Defense Fund" Guidelines and Restrictions:
Funds received in contribution will be used in the following priority and subject to the following restrictions, and only within the meaning of 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code:
1. To pay direct administrative costs related to the Mark Schmidter Legal Defense Fund (e.g., bank charges, website fees, etc.)
2. To pay or reimburse “hard costs” which have arisen or are expected to arise during the course of litigation (e.g., court reporter fees, filing fees, investigator fees, etc.)
3. To pay or reimburse “soft costs” which have arisen or are expected to arise during the course of litigation (e.g., copying, printing, postage, etc.)
4. To pay or reimburse attorney’s fees which have arisen or are expected to arise during the course of litigation.
5. To pay or reimburse other costs related to the purpose of the Fund not covered by any category above.
Caveat: Any surplus at the conclusion of the litigation will be used for or disbursed in support of efforts to promote adoption and ratification of Juror Rights in the State of Florida, in accordance with the mission of the Fully Informed Jury Association.
The most recent confinement occurred per an arbitrary rule a man wrote, judged, denied jury for, and sentenced under. The Judge, Belvin Perry (...yes, the Casey Anthony case judge), acted as legislature, judge, jury and executioner. By definition, he is acting as a tyrant.
Who is the real criminal?
Mr. Schmidter is a purely peaceful activist who believes in the historically well established rights of juries to judge the law as well as the facts and also that if there is no victim, there is no crime and jurors may agree in either respect and hang a jury. Hung jury cases may be retried but one juror can "inconvenience" the process and/or of course convince their fellow jurors to all agree and acquit. Jury nullification is a well-established historically accurate and legal practice. Judge Perry even agreed when discussing the idea with Mark's friend and ally, Mr. Julian Heicklen.
Please support Mark and his tremendous personal sacrifice via the #MarkSchmiderCampaign effort. We will write letters to the State Judicial Review, all media we can think of, and not let this story die. If a 64 y/o Vietnam veteran can be thrown in jail for passing out leaflets with an opinion that is different than the status quo, then, We are All Mark Schmidter.
Donations can be made via the info here: https://www.facebook.com/DefendMarkSchmidter/info
Please "Like", "Share" and "Invite Friends" to that page as well at https://www.facebook.com/DefendMarkSchmidter
About
The Mark Schmidter Legal Defense Fund is managed by the Florida Liberty Project, a Florida not-for-profit organization.
Description
TWO WAYS TO DONATE:
1. Via www.paypal.com to legal@defendmarkschmidter.org .
2. Send checks to:
The Mark Schmidter Legal Defense Fund
c/o Sudbury Law, PL
424 E Central Blvd # 307
Orlando, FL 32801-1923.
Please include names and address and amount of contribution if you would like to receive a 501(c)(3) tax deduction charitable contribution notice once we're approved by the IRS. Thank you.
General Information
"Mark Schmidter Legal Defense Fund" Guidelines and Restrictions:
Funds received in contribution will be used in the following priority and subject to the following restrictions, and only within the meaning of 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code:
1. To pay direct administrative costs related to the Mark Schmidter Legal Defense Fund (e.g., bank charges, website fees, etc.)
2. To pay or reimburse “hard costs” which have arisen or are expected to arise during the course of litigation (e.g., court reporter fees, filing fees, investigator fees, etc.)
3. To pay or reimburse “soft costs” which have arisen or are expected to arise during the course of litigation (e.g., copying, printing, postage, etc.)
4. To pay or reimburse attorney’s fees which have arisen or are expected to arise during the course of litigation.
5. To pay or reimburse other costs related to the purpose of the Fund not covered by any category above.
Caveat: Any surplus at the conclusion of the litigation will be used for or disbursed in support of efforts to promote adoption and ratification of Juror Rights in the State of Florida, in accordance with the mission of the Fully Informed Jury Association.
