Blatant ignorance will suffice. It doesn't matter their justifications, motivations, or purposes in acting illegal, just that they acted illegally.
Actus reus isn't of only relevance. Mens rea also plays a part of any criminal act.
Blatant ignorance will suffice. It doesn't matter their justifications, motivations, or purposes in acting illegal, just that they acted illegally.
I personally think they should serve some Jail Time, and be stuck with the term of Felon....
...and, thus, be unable to obtain an LTCH. Sweet irony.
Prosecution under IC 35-47-11.1 is civil, not criminal in nature. If we're talking about a federal action, which has already been discounted, as the feds are gutless wonders where defending 2nd Amendment rights are concerned, then you have half a point. They don't have to have had mens rea to break the law, they just have to have had mens rea to commit an act which turned out to be against the law. I think that has been amply demonstrated.Actus reus isn't of only relevance. Mens rea also plays a part of any criminal act.
Ah but the JBTs need no special paper like you and mean so no irony there. I do hope for a win but a money win is a bittersweet victory. The JBTs won't learn from it.
I personally think they should serve some Jail Time, and be stuck with the term of Felon....
As felons, would they have to turn in their boots?
feds are gutless wonders where defending 2nd Amendment rights are concerned
Maybe once the civil suit has been won, there would be enough evidence (and pressure) for the DA to pursue criminal charges.
Rather than the 2A angle, why not the Voter Obstruction angle noted up-thread (IC 3-14-3-4). He was illegally pulled from the chute. That is a D Felony.