[23:32] Lady Justice: Seeing as Max hates us, we have yet another indictment @Zyvet @The Bestest of Persons
The request for indictment is accepted. I will be the moderating justice.
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The request for indictment is accepted. I will be the moderating justice.
[23:54] The Bestest of Persons: Yeah. I am in favor of accepting it.
I should be able to deal oversee this one if you want me to.
[23:58] Lady Justice: That'd be good, especially since you haven't had one yet :yum:
[04:41] Zyvet: It seems fairly obvious to me that the charge can be made out on the evidence. Being the lead in a raid seems self-evidently to be "taking arms", whether it is also "material support" to Slatos' region seems unnecessary to decide but I would think that it is. The purpose, particularly given Stargate's founderlessness, can be readily concluded to be to undermine or overthrow its government. Not entirely sure whether Stargate's being an ally is a question of law or fact but, either way, it is question with an obvious answer.
@The Bestest of Persons I would be minded to appoint you to moderate. As to the SHO, I do not think it should be Dreadton, given that he provided some evidence to the AG. I would be minded to see whether Artemis or SillyString would be SHO, were it not for the fact that I imagine Dero will end up as defence counsel I would suggest them as well
[05:39] Zyvet: And, on further reflection, also the fact that he is Speaker and can't be a THO would be a concern
[11:36] The Bestest of Persons: I think the AG should be requested to stop putting indictments in quotes inside the posts. Given the new forum it makes it very inconvenient to get the information from inside the box.
[11:42] The Bestest of Persons: I also noticed that the Deputy AG invented a new word. "Treatied"
[11:44] Lady Justice: Personally I've been using the edit button to get their post directly (and hitting cancel afterwards to not screw with the post)
[11:44] Lady Justice: Anyways, indictment seems good
[11:45] The Bestest of Persons: Yeah but if they didn't put it inside the quote you could just hit the quote button on the post and insert it directly into a new thread
[11:48] Lady Justice: Yea
[11:56] Zyvet: Given Artemis has posted a motion for a declaration of war against Slatos, I think that they may be out as SHO
[11:56] Zyvet: <.<
[11:57] Lady Justice: Lol
[11:57] The Bestest of Persons: I would suggest Sil Dorsett but they would probably stab anyone who asked them to get near the court again
[12:03] The Bestest of Persons: @Zyvet Bootsie might work if you can talk them into it.
[12:04] Zyvet: Sil is quick on the draw and willing, so I would be minded to go with them
[12:06] Lady Justice: We might need to lower the limitations on THOs at this rate
[12:07] Lady Justice: Though that's not something we specifically can do
[12:07] The Bestest of Persons: Before we pull the trigger. Is there a template for notifying people over Telegram/PM or is it more a wing it situation.
[12:08] Lady Justice: For defendants?
[12:11] The Bestest of Persons: Yeah
[12:12] Lady Justice:
Hello [defendant's name].
You have been indicted on [charges], and now stand trial in the North Pacific in the following thread:
[thread link]
You have 48 hours from the posting of that thread to inform the Court as to your plea of guilty or not guilty. Additionally, you may seek Legal Counsel in your defense, otherwise you shall be assumed to be representing yourself. Both of these actions must be posted in the thread linked.
~[justice name], [Chief/Associate] Justice of TNP & Moderating Justice in this case
[12:12] Lady Justice: Made this for WI, I believe it's been approximately used for Artem & Ikea
[12:29] The Bestest of Persons: I'm going to go out of the house if you need my input or get ready to accept the slatos indictment, ping me and I will get back asap
[12:31] Lady Justice: :thumbsup:
[19:59] Zyvet: @The Bestest of Persons I will note the acceptance of the indictment in Slatos soon
[20:19] Zyvet: For consideration, though I think that my view is that it is not an issue that causes much difficulty, the evidence that comprises of a link to the citizens discord is, perhaps, not public evidence, in the sense that it cannot be seen by residents. I am not sure whether it makes a substantial difference (certainly I do not think that it causes an issue requiring the measures taken for the Ikea Rike and Artemizistan matters), particularly given that the message linked to is also exhibited by a screenshot, but it may require some thought
[20:20] Zyvet: (indictment accepted)
[20:31] The Bestest of Persons: @Zyvet just had to wait until i decided to pick up an extra shift at work and left the house :p
[20:32] Zyvet: Got 'em
[20:34] The Bestest of Persons: I will post the thread and send out the messages as soon as i get home. ~1:30am est
[09:57] Zyvet: "I plea guilty on a charges of treason.
Though I would still like to defend myself"
<.<
[11:47] Zyvet: Sil has came to the view that he can no longer be SHO, as he would be required to recuse. I am of the view that it is in my discretion to designate another SHO in the circumstances and I think I will go with SillyString
[14:25] The Bestest of Persons: Should I accept the guilty plea or ask for clarification on if they plan to defend themselves or plead guilty
[14:35] The Bestest of Persons: I asked for clarification. Not taking the chance his second statement is a poorly worded retraction of the guilty plea.
[14:57] Zyvet: Clarification would have been my view
[14:58] Zyvet: Given that it seems somewhat equivocal
[16:47] The Bestest of Persons: Cant really figure out what to do with the slatos case. Especially if they dont response.
[17:49] Zyvet: Well... hopefully they do respond. I think there is a fair concern that the second post raises a question as to whether the Defendant actually accepts guilt; it is explicable that the second post is just stating an intent to self-represent, but the wording is somewhat odd for it to just be that. It would seem right to me that, if not satisfied that a clear plea has been entered, the course should probably be to enter a not guilty plea and appoint counsel. If the Defendant wanted to plead guilty and self-represent, they can correct the position
[18:08] Zyvet: :stuck_out_tongue:
[04:23] The Bestest of Persons: I am going to treat his none-reply as a failure to notify the court of plea to be safe and seek a volunteer for court appointed counsel
[14:27] Lady Justice: Sounds fair
[00:09] The Bestest of Persons: As expected Deropia is the only volunteer for the job (via DM on Discord). I am inclined to accept him as a court appointed counsel
[00:14] Lady Justice: Sounds fine
[14:11] Zyvet: Being that there was a majority, it is of little consequence, but I would have agreed Deropia’s appointment
[19:03] Zyvet: @The Bestest of Persons regarding Dero’s request to enter a plea. I think, unfortunately, that it probably cannot be acceded to, given that the Defendant did not enter a valid plea themselves and that Dero openly states that he has been unable to take instructions. It is one thing to allow counsel to enter a plea on instructions but quite another to allow them to waive the Defendant’s right to require the prosecution to prove them guilty absent instructions to do so.
Dero will plainly be limited in what he can do, as he cannot put forward a positive case, but he can test the prosecution’s evidence, take any appropriate issue with its admissibility, and make argument as to why we cannot be satisfied of guilt.
[20:51] The Bestest of Persons: That was my thinking as well. I was just at work and couldn't respond immediately.
[22:06] The Bestest of Persons: The letter has arrived from the doctor's office. Its a Trial.
[22:07] The Bestest of Persons: Its also crossing term lines. Yay, just what we needed.
[00:52] The Bestest of Persons: Please tell Im being punked. Please tell me the camera crew is gonna jump out of my closet anytime. All i want is a clear and obvious plea. Q.Q
[12:59] Zyvet: There can be no normal trials
[14:44] Lady Justice: Indeed
[15:01] Zyvet: @The Bestest of Persons your wish has been granted and a clear plea entered, to sentence we go
[15:21] The Bestest of Persons: Is the timestamp still broken?
[15:27] The Bestest of Persons: The answer is yes
[12:17] Lady Justice: Right-o
[00:21] The Bestest of Persons: Does anyone else find the AG office's complete absence from the Slatos case...... odd. They specifically stated that both of them would be acted co-prosecution they have both been pinged multiple times and neither have even acknowledged the case.
[12:18] Lady Justice: That is indeed odd
[18:57] Zyvet: I mean, the AG themselves has been tended towards absence for all the trials, to be honest :stuck_out_tongue:
[22:19] The Bestest of Persons: We are down to the last 17 hours of sentencing for the Slatos case and only have a Defense recommendation
[22:33] The Bestest of Persons: Wait I actually messed up the sentencing phase pretty bad. Didn't notice my mistake until Madjack pointed it out to me. I will be extending sentencing until 3:30pm tomorrow as a correction.
[22:46] The Bestest of Persons: Im blaming both of you for not catching my mistake sooner <.<
[23:53] Lady Justice: In my defense, I still has a case at the time you originally posted it
[23:53] Lady Justice: :stuck_out_tongue:
[15:30] The Bestest of Persons: ............................
[15:31] The Bestest of Persons: Im.... just. I don't please tell me that the AG just admitted in court that he doesn't even know what the person is charged with
[15:34] The Bestest of Persons: Wait no its even weirder. He referenced Madjack's case..... Madjack was NOT convinced on treason or Conspiracy those charges were dropped.
[15:34] The Bestest of Persons: So it has no value as reference
[15:36] Lady Justice: Blegh
[15:49] The Bestest of Persons: Moving discussion to the private thread.
[04:30] The Bestest of Persons:
https://forum.thenorthpacific.org/topic/9191765/post-10303804 - I am a simple man, short and sweet to the point is my style.
[04:32] The Bestest of Persons: I also felt that linking would work better then trying to mess with quoteseption on the new forum system.
[20:36] Zyvet: You should both be able to see the AG’s things now. Given that the Slatos case is strictly ongoing, I would think it appropriate to refrain from looking at anything connected to it.
[21:13] The Bestest of Persons: Fine by me
[21:38] The Bestest of Persons: Updated the draft to incorporate the suggestions Zyvet made. @Lady Justice got anything you want to add?
[21:47] Lady Justice: Nothing I can see
[04:09] The Bestest of Persons: Changed it so the government office and vote suspensions like the previous ruling to keep consistency. Just need the final thoughts or a sign off on the final draft.
[14:34] Zyvet: I have indicated my agreement to the draft, subject to the addition of the formal parts