Jim Johnson (Tres Passive Twelve) Final Pretrial, 11am

[Jim Johnson]

11am Tuesday
Yes, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time once again to endure the skull numbing boredom of American jurisprudence.
The big question looming over Tuesday's encounter will be.... Will they ask me a question that will not be answered by, "I don't know." or "I guess so."?

[Kat Kanning]

Good luck!

[littlehawk]

"I don't remember" is a good one too.

Good luck!

[Kat Kanning]

How did it go?  Oh wait, I know....you don't remember.

[Pat K]

How did it go?  Oh wait, I know....you don't remember.

It is next Tuesday, March the 1 st.
Don't be rushing the poor man now.

[KBCraig]

How did it go?  Oh wait, I know....you don't remember.

It is next Tuesday, March the 1 st.
Don't be rushing the poor man now.

Even Johnson can't forget
what he has not yet known.

[Kat Kanning]

That was like poetry
or something

[KBCraig]

That was like poetry
or something

Oh, I'm a poet
and didn't realize it.

[Lloyd Danforth]

 

[Russell Kanning]

. Will they ask me a question that will not be answered by, "I don't know." or "I guess so."?

no

[Jim Johnson]

They wanted to know if I had any witnesses or evidence.
I told them I would call Menno and that he would not be available until the 10th.
They wanted Menno's address, his age and what he would be testifying to... I told them what Menno would testify to.

I don't think they liked my defiant body posture.

The judge reminded me that I should know everything that other lawyers know...  How many points for a free throw, how many inning between periods and if I understood the 'women and the offside rule'.
Which I don't.

They said, that was it.  I stated to leave and the Judge says, "You know your supposed to be here Monday morning for jury selection."
I thought, "Great, I'm supposed to know everything that one of your pedantic six year weasels knows but your treating me like school kid." 
I said, "Yeah."

Jury selection starts Monday, MONDAY, MONDAY at 9:00 am. 

[Tom Sawyer]

They like to waste your time and jerk you around... I'm glad you're costing them money.

[Russell Kanning]

I think I have a jury summons around here somewhere

[KBCraig]

I don't think they liked my defiant body posture.

So, you were "other than prostrated", then?

Or alternatively, "other than prostate examined"?

[littlehawk]

The judge reminded me that I should know everything that other lawyers know

He is most likely going to try to use your inexperience and have you lose on technecalities (sp)

Make sure you know the "flow" of the court proceedings. I think you do already. (ie opening statements, cross examine, arguments ,etc)

Know when and how to object. (these are great tools when used properly)

Use the jury selction process to your advantage. (ask questions that will exclude people who have no idea of individual rights and exclude people who think cops and court judges are Gods). You'll have about 10 minutes to do this so work smart. ie question "Ladies and gentleman, please raise your hand if you believe police officers never lie." If a hand or two raises then proceed to ask those individual/s a question or two to feel them out.

All you have to do is convince the jury. Let them know you are fighting not only for YOUR rights but for theirs.

"beyond a reasonable doubt." Explain this IN DETAIL  to the jurors in your opening statement and then later again in your closings. Explain specifically how they failed to prove their case. This is where you can win easily...so do not let this get glossed over with all the other stuff. Did the prosecution prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt? If it ain;t 100% then you are go free. That IS the job of the jurors. At the quote of Johnny Cocrane.."if it doesn;t fit, you must aquit."  If they didn't prove it, then its the jurors job to enter NOT GUILTY. Simple.

Make eye contact with the jurors and observe their body positions when you speak and also watch them when the prosecution speaks. You can usually figure out who is on your side and who isn't. Make adjustments to "win" those ones over who seem to not respond to your side of the story. Smile at the jurors and be sincere...and most of all do not be boring. Have high energy, use hand gestures and move about to keep them interested.

Ask the judge if the jurors will be allowed to ask you questions. In my last case, the judge allowed the jurors to write questions on a piece of paper throughout the proceedings. The baliff took the papers to the judge, the judge then read me the question/s and I had the opportunity to answer the. It was a HUGE benefit for me.

Keep hammering out your strong points but do not over do it. Again, your closing statement is the key. Keep it simple.

Be careful and avoid getting railroaded with comtempt charges. I would bet that the judge will be shooting for that should you step out of line or not follow "the rules."

Do not show a negative attitude towards the prosecution, judge etc. The jury will pick up on this and it will make you appear as a "troublemaker" or just some kook with an ax to grind. Be respectful and use Mister, Misses etc. Say thank you and I'm sorry..and "your honor." I know its hard to do but play their stinking game and you have better chances of winning. The nicer you appear the more chance the jury will believe you. I had a hard time standing for the judge and using "your honor" but I think it's something you just have to do. Bite your tongue on the little crap to get the bigger and better outcome. 

For you to win, you must convince the jury to like you. That is the botton line. Jurors tend to believe the people they like...and most of the time jurors vote in favor because of that and not so much in the facts presented. To seal the deal, convince the jury to like you AND have them understand the facts you present.

I would bet the judge and prosecutor will do their best to hold you up and make you stumble and bumble around by using objections and technecalities. Do not get frazzled just keep chugging along.

Talk clearly and naturally. Do not try to put on "an air" about you. Just talk like you are talking to your buddies around a campfire. I have seen you in court in vids here. I thought you looked a bit unnatural, too slow moving, a bit edgy and defensive (observing your tone of voice and body gestures). It wasn't the way I have seen you in other vids when you are around friends. I think it helps to be upbeat, respectful to all parties and INTERESTING. But not fake.

It comes down to this: Win the jurors and you win the case.

Good Luck Jim!

btw, do not mention chemtrails.