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Nancy Grant Trial update
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Floor Guilty on all 19
Counts Jury deliberated for approximately three and a
half hours for 19 counts. Verdict was pronounced by the solemn face Judge
Lee Haworth, who didn't look up, at approximately Judge withheld sentencing until Sept 25 according to
After Judge Haworth read the plea, Attorney
Mooney (Nancy's defense
attorney) immediately said, "Let's go." They walked through a courtroom full of armed
officers fully prepared to cuff Nancy and take her to jail, leaving the Judge,
Senior Prosecutor Hartery, and a junior
state attorney standing there "like a statue dumbfounded with nothing to say."
State of
Jury instructions specifically
exclude the receiving of compensation; yet, see the
See SECTION 15. Attorneys; admission and discipline.--The supreme court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to regulate the admission of persons to the practice of law and the discipline of persons admitted. History.--S.J.R. 52-D, 1971; adopted 1972. Yet; this case is prosecuted
through the state attorney, not the Florida Bar. If exclusive jurisdiction is held by the
Florida Bar is this judgment valid? Court
Redefines the Jury Instructions – again. Upon Mr. Hartery’s Motion, the judge amended the jury instructions where the individual description of each method of practicing law is OR rather than AND in the course of conduct defining UPL. See Jury Instructions CCF11302006_00000.pdf Hartery's Proposed Jury instructions. This increased the scope of the already broad definition to include possibly 70% of the people in society – big enough to drive a truck through. Even our founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence would be prosecuted for UPL if they lived nowadays. The statute 454.23 defining UPL which was repealed in 1968 was withheld from the jury’s knowledge by the jury instructions proposed by Prosecutor Hartery and endorsed by Judge Haworth. As earlier stated, First Amendment arguments were forbidden by Judge Haworth. Aren’t judges sworn to uphold the Constitution? What’s it called when judges don’t uphold the Constitution? Is there a penalty? If so, what? Does anyone enforce it? If so, who? The State is supposedly to have
the “burden of proof"; yet, the judge instructed the
jury, “the state is not required to show there is a victim or compensation has
been received." See the following link from
the Florida Bar website especially
regarding compensation which
Although no limit was put on
state's witnesses to testify, three defense
witnesses were not allowed. The
three witnesses were proffered before allowing them to testify before the jury,
afterwards the judge denied. incarcerated in 2000, finding
that his attorney was not building a defense - none. She also found most, if not all, other inmates were in the same situation;
then, because of their lack of knowledge,
were receiving devastating sentences with no money to hire attorneys, no access
to the courts, and no relief. Many inmates do not have money for
postage, let alone an attorney. "100% of the cases I've collected since
2000 had no defense; everyone is railroaded and has no
access to the courts.” The inmates
were arrested, put in the county jail, given a Public Defender who waives their
right to a speedy trial without their consent. In Johnny Smith's case (see later description on this site do
ctrl-f) who received 100yrs – officers told him they were gathering fingerprints
and DNA from his file (not from the crime scene) to present as evidence Many inmates have sat in county jail for
2 years and some up to 7 years. Illegal
aliens are being sent to state prisons.
While Nancy testified of her
involvement with JAIL4Judges (see http://www.JAIL4Judges.org), that she is the statewide coordinator, Judge
Haworth turned his chair toward her, sat on the
edge of his seat while listening to her describe the accountability process
implemented in some states. The
state's argument is that licensed lawyers
are required to litigate; yet, some licensed lawyers were disciplined or
disbarred after they got involved in this matter. Attorney abuse characterizes most
inmates. Johnny Smith’s mother paid
thousands of dollars of borrowed money only to have the attorney do nothing. She said “this system is broken.” The courtroom was filled with supporters
from We the People in
Prosecutor Hartery cross-examined
The (de facto) Florida Bar has a page
on Florida Division of Corporations website but with no annual
reporting information. Mr. Mooney has filed a lawsuit Florida Bar Association with the Division
of Corporations. I am being prosecuted because of a conspiracy. You’ll have
to answer to that in Federal Court in a week. I am exposing one-sided trials such as this one going on now and
people who don’t have access to the court. I don’t practice law, I help people. Nothing compares to what
you’ve already done by taking my children away.”
She also said, “This law I am being prosecuted
under 454.23 was repealed in 1968 and should have been taken out of the
statutes, but 454.23 is being used by the Florida Bar to attack any person who
challenges their monopoly.” Hartery asked, “You’ve
been grieving attorneys – grieving me to the Bar haven’t you?" Jail Conditions: Slaveship conditions Pro Se Filers are blocked – no access to
the court per "They can file documents.”
Hartery
also argued that the Florida Bar has exclusive jurisdiction per
the Constitution of
I’m a Christian – a born-again Christian Nancy proclaims her faith openly and publicly; her
life, her values, and her conscience are
consistent with her faith in Jesus Christ. She offers encouragement, hope and
prayer for those inmates who contact her. She offers occasionally small
gifts of money (but large to inmates who have zero) to indigent inmates for
vital needs such as postage. THE
Jeremiah 1:18, 19 For behold, I have
made thee this day a defenced city and an iron
pillar and brazen walls against the whole land, against the kings of
Judah, against its princes thereof, against its priests thereof, and
against the people of the land. And they shall fight against
thee, but they shall not prevail against thee, for I am with thee, saith the Lord, to
deliver thee. Nancy and many of her supporters find their strength, values and courage in their faith in Jesus Christ. Many believers are hearing prophetically through various sources, that changes are on their way very soon, and that what is hidden will be revealed. These words are consistent with Scripture and with each other.
Cutting
himself Michael Munyon was cutting himself until he contacted Nancy who
prayed with him. She encouraged him
to write. He began to write a lot. It wasn’t long until he stopped cutting
himself.
More on Robert Masters: 418 days in
Solitary confinement The law says 48 hours is the
maximum for solitary confinement; yet, he testified he was held 418 days. His
attorney would not answer his letters or phone calls. Finally when
The Judge's Body
Language
The judge was noticed by numerous observers in the audience giving
approval or disapproval to final arguments by Mr. Hartery and Andy Mooney by nods indicating "yes" or a wag of the head saying "no" expressing
approval or disapproval. Defense Motion for Replacement of Juror
denied – driving while blind? Numerous observers noticed that
one juror was falling asleep throughout the trial. Another one was dozing
occasionally also. When Atty Mooney requested that juror be replaced with a
stand-by juror, he was denied. Isn’t this a
bit like driving while blind? Can we give tickets for that like
DUI? The Grand Jury Farce The Grand Jury process was
considered by Nancy and confidants.
Upon further investigation she found the Grand Jury was administrated by
the STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE! The FBI Farce The FBI was contacted since
Federal courts and Federal issues are at hand. Information from
The Press Farce: Watchdog or Lapdog?
The Press throughout this trial
was vacant with the exception of Friday. John Lawhorne
Sun Herald – http://www.sun-herald.com
Email: dcedit@sunline.net
Tel: 863-494-0300
Fax: 863-494-9362
Nancy Grant Trial update As of
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Floor "I'll have no
1st Amendment Arguments in My court!” -
Judge Lee Haworth, Did Judge Lee Haworth
suspended the 1st amendment free speech provision of the
Doesn’t our government want us to learn of our rights? How are we supposed to comply with the laws when we are treated like mushrooms? The state claims we cannot discuss law amongst ourselves. If these so called UPL laws pass constitutional muster, then does it follow that Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, George Washington and James Madison could be arrested for UPL today? Many claim these laws are overbroad and unenforceable. Federal Court Intervenes The Federal Court DENIED
Judge Parker and Prosecutor Don Hartery’s Motion to
Dismiss Nancy Grant’s
Second Amended Complaint filed in Federal Court "The Circuit Court of the
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit is exceeding its jurisdiction and usurping the exclusive jurisdiction of this Court with respect to the
discipline of persons admitted to the practice of law in Johnny Smith Johnny’s mother explained
today before trial how a correctional officer seized Johnny’s food tray, slammed
it against a trash can threatening, “you either remove Nancy Grant from your
visitation list or you’ll never eat again.” Subsequently, Johnny removed Ms. Grant
from his visitation list as well as any help
Four Hundred Eighteen Days in Solitary Confinement Robert Masters testified
today he was held four hundred eighteen days (418) in solitary confinement in
the Numerous inmates filed complaints with the Florida Bar. Bar complaints are difficult if not impossible to acquire from the Bar, many times buried beneath numerous departments do not appear as though they were ever even filed. Once they are closed they are extremely difficult to access. Estimates state that more than 90% of all Bar complaints are dismissed. Only a small remaining portion of the remnant are investigated. Isn’t this internal regulation like the fox watching the henhouse? This same concept of internal regulation appears rampant throughout the entire judicial branch of our government.Where’s the real accountability? Even so-called Grand Juries are held accountable to judges; therefore, if the Grand Jury investigation involves a judge, where’s the accountability? The recorded prison
conversations direct those in need of services to State Certified Law Clerk
Paralegals Mack Ritchie. Mack
completed his legal education by way of correspondence from
Mack also detailed other inmates' legal issues where intimidation and threats may have taken place. The reader should note the tightrope these inmates who testify in this case walk between DOC staff and inmate. Numerous Writs of Mandamus were filed in an attempt to request the appellate court to require action on the part of the lower court since delays beyond constitutional limits are or were common. Since delays went beyond constitutional limits, many inmates filed Motions to Dismiss – Pro Se. Most of these Motions were ignored by the court and never responded to with the exception of a few. The stated intent of the Florida Pro Se Bar is to educate and inform. Mack clarified that he is not an inmate; he is a resident civilly detained not for committing a crime. Mr. Hartery was noticeably agitated with testimony from Mack and Aaron, attempting to prejudice the jury with disparaging, irrelevant verbal low blows on numerous occasions as well as with other inmates or witness testimony. Objections by Mr. Mooney were sustained; however, his Motions for Mistrial were denied. Aaron Shaw also testified 20
years paralegal experience, both showing substantial expertise, well spoken and
intelligent, testified that the “rumor is that many are detained beyond
constitutional constraints." Aaron Shaw testified that several
exhibits were falsified documents
when Prosecutor Hartery attempted to submit them
for evidence. Aaron Shaw explained signatures were not his, nor were envelope
printing or envelope sizes that which he uses.Aaron stated his regret this prosecution was taking place; that John Curry’s testimony held
numerous contradictions to records held by FCCC mail staff concerning numerous
issues. Mack testified Mr. Curry is
currently under investigation for UPL. He
stated it was not necessary for Ms. Grant to solicit inmates since she was well
known in the institutions. Mr. Curry
was confusing and contradictory.
Numerous objections were sustained to his testimony. John was particularly interested in a
raid where about one hundred offices raided the
Similar Issues in Family and Civil Courts Ms Grant regularly gets calls from distressed citizens especially family law but also civil matters where they claim Pro Se litigants are regularly discriminated against by not granting access to courts when the courts refuse to set hearings for Pro Se litigants. Others provide substantial arguments for wrongful convictions due to forced pleas, outrageous child support judgments, orders not enforced, state and federal laws not enforced. One attorney expressed frustration that Perjury is not enforced. Ms. Grant has historically noted that fathers and fathers' rights are routinely trashed, i.e. they are of no importance in this allegedly money-making machine. One single dad testified, “I’ve lost two houses, cost me $150,000 in legal fees, been drug through
bankruptcy court all because I want to be an involved dad and take my son
fishing. I can’t get hearing time
as a Pro Se litigant. I file documents properly and they are ignored.” The court finally entered a judgment
against him as a “Vexatious litigant” preventing him from filing any documents
Pro Se. " Several citizens attending the trial vented extreme frustration at the injustices received by these courts, one person close to the point of violence. This brings to mind an excellent documentary by http://www.wallbuilders.com on the origin and content of the Declaration of Independence. They explain many of those issues are present today. Numerous Counts Dropped. The number of counts against
Hipaa and Privacy Violations possible Numerous records were
entered into evidence including many residents' information from the
Big Trial and Big Buck$ Six officers were present in
the court today for the entire day. The
State had no less than 3 attorneys present at all times as well as several
assistants. Several more officers
were always present outside the courtroom. Another friend of Several Jurors Dozing again Today. Several jurors were
noticeably heavy eyed and drowsy again today. Nancy Grant
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Testimonies Raise More Questions than Answers Overcrowded
Jails and Prisons and “Ineffective Public Defenders”. Driving through downtown Arcadia on the way to Nancy’s
trial today Tuesday – the second day of the trial could cause one to ask, “Just
what’s so important about taking down this 'enemy of the people' as the State Attorney labeled her today, when
you see the anemic economy (understatement) of the small town of Arcadia?" Arcadia appears to be in a full-tilt panic mode to imprison Nancy sparing no
expense; 3 to 5 full-time officers for the
week of trial, hundreds of hours – maybe thousands, of investigative hours,
trial preparation, reviewing prison telephone recordings with transcriptions,
charts, subpoenas to 18 or so inmates, inmate transportation to testify,
judge's time, jury selection… what makes
Nancy such a dangerous enemy of the state?
Past interviews with
Over the last two days Lieutenants, state attorneys (“experts” in unlicensed practice of law), approximately 16 inmates, have left several jurors dozing off during trial or rolling their eyes back in their heads. Inmates tell of overcrowding, many public defenders who are “ineffective” or “do a half assed job." One inmate stated, after waiting two years for a trial, the main witness changed her story resulting in a mistaken identity, so he is doing a 20-year prison sentence. While the state attorney did everything he could do to extract damning testimony from the inmates, one could ask, “why would an inmate testify against Nancy who in many cases was their only help?” Racial Imbalance? Of the sixteen inmates questioned in the last two days: thirteen blacks, two hispanics, one white. An all white jury, one male, six females. Toes Hanging Off the
End… The truth of the situation seems to be like the man too big for his bed, regardless of the judge's gag order (see link in this document for Jury instructions), the inmates repeatedly testify many have waited 6 months to 2 years or more for any action whatsoever, resulting in a desperate plea deal just to get out of the county jail. Several suicides have occurred in some counties where inmates have waited more than several years for trials in county jails. Ms. Grant has stated in the past many plea deals come when inmates are nearly suicidal, desperate to say anything to get out of the county jail. Why? Does the county have an incentive for warehousing prisoners? Do they receive Federal monies for warehousing prisoners? Maybe crime does pay, but pay who? So what do these dastardly prison recordings reveal? These calls between inmates and Ms. Grant shows the smoking gun of Ms Grant contributed her own money to indigent inmate accounts (to the sum of $3.00 – three dollars) for postage because they could not mail a legal document to the courts, who in many cases ignored their pleadings anyway, when their Public Defender was nearly impossible to reach. One inmate stated he had talked with his attorney only 5 times in two years, now is doing a 20-year sentence, he claims due to the “half-ass” legal representation in a probable wrongful conviction. O you say! I’ve heard that! All inmates claim their innocence! Well, have you visited http://www.innocenceproject.org? That site is only DNA/Death penalty related cases. Have you considered the millions of other cases? Now ask yourself, have you ever got a speeding ticket? How was it handled? Would you want that system making life decisions for your freedom, family, children, career, housing? Many inmates in a desperate attempt to get action on their case filed Petitions for Writ of Mandamus with the appellate court only to have them ignored or denied. Most of the recordings were also unintelligible – very distorted. Enemy of the People The State claims Ms. Grant
is the “enemy of the people." Let us reason together. Do we agree the legal system is
overburdened? If Public Defenders
are the hard-working servants they are expected to
be, to keep the wheels of justice rolling
smoothly, or rolling at all, then would it not behoove “the people," the inmates, and
the government as a whole, to enlist the services
of passionate volunteers (Ms. Grant has never accepted
compensation in any form for the helps she has provided). In
fact, these dastardly prison tapes verify Ms. Grant – a dental assistant, used
her own money to provide postage or basic supplies to indigent inmates – to the
sum of $3.00. She states
she is still paying for collect call bills she accepted from inmates. All
sixteen or so inmates claim none of
The ConstiWHAT? Bill of Rights, instructions for filling out forms, selection of forms, free speech, inherent power to the people-- apparently that’s now Unlicensed Practice of Law to talk about. Or is it a monopoly that Ms. Grant spoke of? Is it a criminal or civil statute? As Mooney said, an overbroad law with “huge holes” like the one allowing corporate officers to represent their corporations, or allowing prison inmates to practice law with impunity, which evidence shows that a prison inmate prepared documents, not Ms. Grant. Not even the state’s high-energy young lawyer seemed to know after 10 years prosecuting UPL, appearing quite confused after cross-examination by Mr. Mooney exactly if UPL is civil or criminal. Due Process? Time for defense seemed a low priority with the court. Sniff Sniff Does anyone smell something
here? Something to me smells a bit
stinky. I’m not seeing where the
problem is. Several potential jurors who wanted nothing to do with
this “victimless crime” either, made a quick
exit. No inmate testified that his
case was hurt in any way from
I Thought They Banned Slavery?
M. Andy Mooney –
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Floor Jury selection has been
accomplished. M. Andrew
Mooney of August 8: Judge Lee Haworth enters
an ORDER FOR LIMINE on its own initiative.
See the following excerpts and download it: Download: Order in Limine.pdf
Download Hartery’s jury instructions: CCF11302006_00000.pdf He claims even though she received no
compensation, that is no defense.
"A. Introduction in the Jury's Presence of a "Racketeering" or Necessity Defense is Prohibited Defendant is charged with 28 counts
of the unlicensed practice of law (UPL). The state claims to have evidence that for
a period of time spanning the seven months of March through September of 2006,
Mrs. Grant engaged in the unauthorized practice of law by recruiting "clients" for the Florida Pro Se Bar,
Inc., a corporation the prosecution says was created by defendant for the
purposes of facilitating the illegal practice of law.: and… Since the filing of the
information, defendant has asserted a number of legal issues by argument, motion
or pleading. Some of these are impertinent, such as her "Affidavit of Criminal
Complaint" filed against prosecutor Don Hartery and others, and
defendant's "Notice to Prosecutor to Prove Claim or Dismiss." .and C. Other Prohibited Subjects In addition to the foregoing, the following in limine provisions are in effect at trial. NO REFERENCE
TO POSSIBLE PENALTY: There shall be no comment by counsel to the jury regarding
the possible penalty that may result from a conviction. In other words, statements that
a conviction would subject a defendant to prison or ruin are not permitted.
See NO SPEAKING OBJECTIONS: Both the defense and State shall refrain from making legal arguments in the presence of the jury in the form of "speaking objections" and shall object by stating legal grounds based on the Florida Evidence Code. If additional time is required to argue an objection, the movant may request a bench conference. NO GOLDEN RULE ARGUMENTS: Counsel are prohibited from making statements to the jury suggesting that jurors put themselves in defendant's or a victim's position, such as "If this criminal prosecution happened to you, how would you (a juror) feel." D. Rules for Self-Represented Parties At the pre-trial conference, the court reviewed its Rules for Self-Represented Parties with Mrs. Grant. A copy is attached. The defendant is ordered to read, understand, and comply with the Rules, and the provisions of this Trial Order In Limine. If confused about any rule or prohibition in limine, defendant should ask the court for clarification before trial. Criminal contempt sanctions, including incarceration, may be employed by the court for willful violations. Ever read the
Supreme court’s opinion? (See quote from the Florida
Bar’s website):
See also http://www.freewebs.com/floridaprosebar/fromtheeditor.htm See also http://www.jail4judges.org See also http://www.Parentadvocates.org includes pleadings and
downloads My name is Nancy Jo
Grant. On
For six years I collected evidence that proves: All who pass through the criminal justice system have no defense prepared in their behalf. The innocent and guilty go the same route, they are kept in jail until they break down and take plea deals. In 100% of the cases I researched, not one person had a defense prepared by the private retained attorneys, or the public defenders. The only information in their case files was prosecution side only, the attorneys are all getting paid for doing nothing, hence the racketeering behind closed doors forcing inmates to accept plea deals and until they do they are warehoused. In 2005 I formed a non-profit
corporation called the FPB,
I am being maliciously
prosecuted for blowing the whistle on the illegal activities by the court and
jail. The assistant state attorney, created jury instructions just for my case
and when these jury instructions are used at my trial, Historically, the same
judge on whom I blew the
whistle was the same judge who illegally took my four children in 1984. My
story reached a national level when it was aired on a televised documentary, and Judge Parker returned my children the next
morning. That experience made me what I am today, a civil rights advocate. I am
to be tried by the same court that I accused of racketeering, holding the
closed-door hearings, forcing plea deals,
bogus trials and warehousing inmates. For further information please contact: Nancy Jo Grant
ngrant@strato.net, (863) 494-0363
Vital Contact Info:
Clerk of Court phone
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Judge Parkers
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(863)
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THIS IS YOUR FREEDOM TOO – MAKE YOUR
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