The Fully Informed Jury Association, Get Informed; and Why The Incarcerated Must Aid In Their Own Defense

The Fully Informed Jury Association, How To Get Informed Host Jessica Thomas talks Krysten Tynan of the Fully Informed Jury Association about jury nullification and the rights and responsibilities of juries. Kristen discusses the ins and outs of surviving jury selection, standing your ground against faulty jury instructions and being true to your moral beliefs. She also tells about some of the information on the FIJA website like: The Juror’s Guide 1. On the Grand Jury 2. Juror’s Handbook 3. Current State Constitutional Authority for Jury Veto 4. If You Are Called For Jury Duty 5. If You Are Facing Charges Website - http://fija.org/ FIJA/AJI PO Box 5570 Helena, MT 59604-5570 Tel: 1-406-442-7800 Email: [email protected] Free Jury Power Information Kit: 1-800-TEL-JURY Why The Incarcerated Must Aid In Their Own Defense Host Latahra Smith returns with with formerly incarcerated citizens Anthony Williams and Tomy Simmons to talk about the importance of taking an active interest in ones own own case. They spoke about their own cases and how the work they did in the law library and advocating for themselves made the difference in court. Anthony spoke about the organization he has founded to help find competent legal and investigative help…