Don't Commit a Crime - Go To Jail Anyway!

July 26, 2007

Hello, Folks;

In U.S. v. Southerland, 486 F.3d 1355 (D.C Circuit 2007) we find a perfect example of judicial disgusting tyranny and debauchery, and further reasons to tell them "We are tired, and you are fired!".

The District of Criminals police stopped Mr. Southerland for having his license tag (issued by Maryland) displayed in the front windshield. Their reason was that they thought Maryland law required the tag be fixed on the front bumper.

After stopping Mr. Southerland, they ran his name on the WALES (Washington Area Law Enforcement System) which reported his license suspended.

These fine examples of police training then arrested Mr. Southerland, searched his car and found a gun, and charged Mr. Southerland with illegal possession of the gun.

After much legal twisting, Mr. Southerland was convinced to enter a conditional plea and was sentenced to 57 months in prison. An appeal followed.

The D.C. Circus, clowns SENTELLE, HENDERSON, and ROGERS looked at this case and decided that even though Maryland law does not require the tag to be displayed on the front bumper, the traffic stop was okay. They go on to say that even though the WALES system was wrong with regards to Mr. Southerland's license status (there was no record that it was ever suspended) the arrest was also okay. Therefore the gun is not subject to suppresssion, and Mr. Southerland must serve out the sentence for a crime he did not commit.

Now do you see why you should join the No Vote Party?

D. Tom