RNC Arrestee Updates and How to Show Support!
Submitted by coldsnaplegal on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 03:15.
As of 10:30pm today, the arrest tally from Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office was: 284 total; 130 felonies; 51 gross misdemeanors; 103 misdemeanors. The jail is seemingly severely backed up and not everyone has been booked or processed, so these numbers clearly don’t represent the total arrestee count for the day. These numbers also do not necessarily include the numbers of arrestees whose identifications have not been verified.
In regards to the arrestees from this weekend’s raids, five of them are still being held at Ramsey County Jail on probable cause, which means that they might not be able to see a judge until Tuesday or Wednesday. One of the arrestees was released yesterday evening.
Though some people have been cited and released, the majority are still being held in jail. We’ve gotten many reports that people are not getting proper medical attention, are being refused their medication, and/or have been separated from the rest of the group.
Also, there are also many felony charges, which allow the state to hold the protesters for a longer period of time. Felony charges have historically been used as scare tactics against activists, and there is much less precedent for them to hold up in court. More often, these bogus charges are simply used to keep protesters off the streets and as a way to oppress and silence people.
Please show your support and solidarity by calling the Ramsey County Jail at 651.266.9350 and demand that people are given proper medical attention, are given access to their medication, and are not separated from the larger group! Also, demand that arrestees’ charges are dropped and that they are released immediately! You can also call the Ramsey County Sheriff’s office at 651.487.5149 or the St. Paul Mayor’s office at 651.266.8510, as well your city council member, state representatives, etc.
More information about how to support your friends and loved ones here: http://tinyurl.com/5tvh48
Love and Solidarity,
Coldsnap Legal Collective
Police Harassment - How To Deal With The Situation
Police Harassment - How To Deal With The Situation
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This may sound crazy to those who have no idea how the law works, but it works. I have filed numerous complaints against judges in this state. In fact my last complaint was against a Supreme Court Justice. A judge is responsible for maintaining the peace and sanctity (MS 484.07 annotated) of the day. Which means that they are not allowed to let the cops harass people. If they tolerate that behavior you have a duty to report them. I made the front page of the March 14, 2007 edition of the Willmar paper arresting a judge. They have regretted that headline ever since as I have repeatedly used it to my advantage.
A judge is a lawyer first so you need to file your complaint with the Board on Judicial Standards and the Lawyer's Professional Responsibility Board. Below are some links to fliers you can print out. Follow the instructions and the cops will leave you alone.
WHAT TO DO IF STOPPED BY A COP:
1. Immediately Demand To See A Judge (Courts Are Presumed To Be
Open 24/7 - 365 Days/Per Year.) Why Argue Complex Legal Issues
With Someone With Average Intelligence?
2. If Refused, Tell The Cop: "Thank You, You Have Just Earned Your
Judges A Complaint With The Board Of Judicial Standards. A Complaint Will Be Filed As Soon As I Am Released.”
3. Ignore Any And All Threats And Attempts At Intimidations.
4. Do Not Even Give Your Name. Anything You Say Or Write, Even Your
Name Can Be Used Against You In Court Or As A Psychological Weapon
Against You. Give Your Name Only To The Judge.
5. On Every Piece Of Paper Presented To You Write: “Void: Signed
Under Threat, Duress, and Coercion” Sign It With Your First And Last
Name But Replace Your Middle Name With “Duress.”
6. Refuse A Lawyer.
7. Tell The Judge "I Am Arresting You For Obstruction Of Justice." Ignore Any And All Threats And Attempts At Intimidations From The Judge. Ignore Any Court "Rulings" As They Are Invalid. Good Job!
Board on Judicial Standards
2025 Centre Pointe Blvd., Suite 180
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Lawyer's Professional Responsibility Board
1500 Landmark Towers
345 St. Peter St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
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What will a petition accomplish? Answer: Nothing. If you are going sign something file a complaint against the local judges for failing to maintain the peace and quietude in Minneapolis. This a complaint in which could cause the judge to lose their reputation, job, advancement, or even a higher office. A complaint must be answered by law. There is no legal obligation to answer a petition.
BEWARE OF THE COP DISINFORMATION SQUADS who call everyone a “TROLL” and Say good ideas are "bad" ideas. . .
COPS ARE HYPOCRITES since they claim to represent the law but instead are nothing but paid low intelligent incompetent thugs who refuse to obey the law. And they work for even more crooked judges and lawyers. Who else would want low intelligent incompetent thugs wearing a badge and gun? And then they have the gall to complain when people file a complaint about their criminal activity.