They Fall One by One

Monday 26 December 2011 - Filed under Uncategorized

And here goes the fifth.

In early December, Attorney Scott G. Millard was held in contempt and jailed by 58th District Court Judge Kenneth Post for insisting that his client not answer questions about any prior drug use for fear of self-incrimination.

Millard’s client, who was charged with a minor in possession of alcohol, was asked repeatedly by the judge if he would pass a drug test. Millard asserted his client’s right to remain silent. However, Post continued to press the issue and instructed Millard to sit down and be quiet. When Millard asserted his client’s constitutional rights again in response to further questions, the judge held him in contempt and sent him to jail.

Said a representative of the Michigan ACLU:

Our justice system is based on the ability of attorneys to represent their clients vigorously and effectively. The attorney in this case was thrown in jail for simply doing his job. If allowed to stand, this judge’s actions could set a dangerous precedent in which defense attorneys fear punishment for defending their client’s best interests.

That’s very likely the point.
1. Legislate ad nauseum so that virtually everyone commits a crime on a nearly daily basis;
2. Make it virtually impossible to defend oneself against charges in court;
3. Total state control over individuals.

2011-12-26  »  madlibertarianguy