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NEWS FROM THE FRONT
February 2,
2008
GOOD NEWS
BULLETIN
LARRY
BECRAFT BLOCKS ANOTHER DOJ PERSECUTION
JURY
HUNG AFTER BENNETT TRIAL
GOVERNMENT
LEAVES WITHOUT A HEAD ON ITS LANCE
HONOLULU,
HI—The news came through right on the heels of the Snipes verdict and did
not garner the attention that partial conviction received, but it’s all
good news from Hawaii. Lucky Bennett, accused of conspiracy and tax
evasion walked out of the courtroom after a trial that was on and off since it
started on January 8, 2008, leaving as innocent has he had entered.
Unlike the Snipes case, Bennett took the stand and explained how he came to
discover that the income tax had no application to him and Larry Becraft
delivered a brilliant closing, pointing out that the only evidence of
Bennett’s belief at the time of the “crime” was
Bennett’s testimony.
Larry argued to
the jury that the government has the burden to prove Bennett’s belief and
intentions as of April 15 of each year for which he was charged, that proof
required evidence. Holding his hands out like a scale he demonstrated
that the government must shift the scale all the way over, not just tip
it—beyond any reasonable doubt. He pointed out that Lucky gave his
sworn testimony as to what he believed as of those April 15’s—the
scales move to his side. But what evidence has the government shown you
about Lucky’s beliefs or intent on those dates? Still holding his
“scales” out, “Did you see it move? I didn’t see
it move.”
Obviously, some
of the jury understood that. From one who has been in this system for
nearly four decades it is almost impossible to convince a jury that firmly
believes the earth is flat that anyone who says otherwise truly believes that
it is round. A hung jury is a monumental achievement. It is a loss
by the government, who walks away empty handed, no head to display on its
lance.
Whether the
government will take a second shot at Bennett remains to be seen, but although
they could not tip the scales they have tipped their hands, and that means
Lucky Bennett knows what they have up their sleeves and will be even better
prepared and able to mount his defense.
Well done,
Lucky! Well done, Larry!
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