07-11-2013, 11:54 AM
Judge Nelson has had it with Don West.
He continues to object after being over-ruled.
The court is going over jury instructions for justifiable use of deadly force now and West wants the jury instructions to be amended to include the statement that "it is not illegal to follow".
Nelson says that's not part of the statute and the defense can argue that in closing statements. Common sense imo; the judge is not adding a list of what is not illegal in the instructions.
Nelson warned West again about proper conduct in the courtroom and reminded him that if he takes issues with her rulings and thinks she's made mistakes, there's the appeal process.
He continues to object after being over-ruled.
The court is going over jury instructions for justifiable use of deadly force now and West wants the jury instructions to be amended to include the statement that "it is not illegal to follow".
Nelson says that's not part of the statute and the defense can argue that in closing statements. Common sense imo; the judge is not adding a list of what is not illegal in the instructions.
Nelson warned West again about proper conduct in the courtroom and reminded him that if he takes issues with her rulings and thinks she's made mistakes, there's the appeal process.