Urgent: your help is needed to keep an innocent mother out of jail

[KCIndy]

UPDATE: BILLBOARD PROJECT AND FIJA OUTREACH NOW UNDERWAY IN NEW JERSEY


Brief summation:
The New Jersey Second Amendment Society and the Fully Informed Jury Association are launching a muti-pronged effort to help Shaneen Allen. Read the story below for the details (I've edited in the links they refer to) for a more lengthy explanation, but in short, they're working on a billboard campaign and are trying to get volunteers to pass out FIJA documents in Atlantic County, New Jersey, where Shaneen Allen will be tried in court. That is in addition to attempting to raise funds for Ms. Allen's legal costs, which are undoubtedly going to be astronomical.


http://www.ammoland.com/2014/08/no-victim-no-crime-shaneen-allen-billboard-project/#axzz3BLUNNftX

New Jersey --(Ammoland.com)- As you are probably already aware, the Atlantic County Prosecutor, James P. McClain, has decided to prosecute Shaneen Allen to the fullest extent of the law.

This is in spite of the fact that, when she entered New Jersey with her legally owned, defensive firearm in her purse, she was unaware that her Pennsylvania carry permit was not valid in NJ.

While it can be argued that she should have known, her alleged crime most definitely does NOT rise to the level of a Second Degree felony, carrying a maximum sentence of *TEN* years in prison. With no prior record and no criminal intent, this young mother of two was a prime candidate for pre-trial intervention (PTI).

Indeed, the Director of PTI thought so. However, the prosecutor made her the “generous” offer of three years in prison. She of course turned this “offer” down and is now facing the maximum sentence of ten plus years.

The NJ2AS is fully engaged in helping this young woman to avoid this overly harsh sentence. We have launched a nationwide campaign to inform our fellow freedom lovers across the country of her dire situation. To this end we have joined forces with a number of national rights activists including Mr. Tom Gresham of Gun Talk Radio and Mr. Alan Gottlieb, the Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). These organizations are among the most activeof the 2A rights groups working for the right to keep and bear arms in New Jersey. Together with the NJ2AS, they are working to raise awareness among their followers about the mistreatment of Ms. Allen.

We are also working to inform the citizens of Atlantic County of this injustice. To that end, we have initiated the NJ Billboard Campaign. (http://www.nj2as.com/event-1741868)

In addition to appearing on various radio shows and podcasts around the country, and the Billboard Campaign mentioned above, the NJ2AS is also working with the Fully Informed Jury Association (FIJA.org) to distribute pamphlets throughout the Atlantic County area, to inform the residents of their rights and responsibilities as citizens and jurors. We need individuals who are willing and able to hand out pamphlets in the area. Proper training will be provided. If you would like to help this woman avoid a long prison term for a simple mistake, please go to the NJ2AS FULLY INFORMED JURY PROJECT event and sign up. (http://www.nj2as.com/event-1734159) We need as many volunteers as possible both for weekdays and weekends.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF SHANEEN ALLEN AND HOW YOU CAN HELP CLICK HERE! (http://www.nj2as.com/event-1732855)

About:
New Jersey Second Amendment Society – Our mission is to promote the free exercise of Second Amendment rights within the community and Legislature of New Jersey, to educate the community regarding the enjoyable, safe, and responsible use of firearms, and to engender a sense of camaraderie and fellowship among the members and their families. Visit: www.nj2as.com

 

[John F Kennedy III]

She's black. Will Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton stand up for her?

She must not be dark enough for their agendas.

 

[acesfull]

Since the eruption of Ferguson, Missouri, it has become commonplace for people to say that the revelation of the contemporary police state in all its malignant glory has wrought a measure of redemption out of the violent death of Michael Brown. While not minimizing in any way the necessity of learning why Brown was killed, those who are consumed with a laudable zeal for justice should direct at least some of their energy into the effort to prevent the unwarranted imprisonment of Shaneen Allen.

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Acesfull

 

[acesfull]

Since the eruption of Ferguson, Missouri, it has become commonplace for people to say that the revelation of the contemporary police state in all its malignant glory has wrought a measure of redemption out of the violent death of Michael Brown. While not minimizing in any way the necessity of learning why Brown was killed, those who are consumed with a laudable zeal for justice should direct at least some of their energy into the effort to prevent the unwarranted imprisonment of Shaneen Allen.

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Acesfull

 

[Mani]

So people are ready to make donations to Darren Wilson, others are ready to march the streets for Michael Brown....But this responsible, honest, hardworking mother is being crucified and no one seems to notice.

 

[KCIndy]

So people are ready to make donations to Darren Wilson, others are ready to march the streets for Michael Brown....But this responsible, honest, hardworking mother is being crucified and no one seems to notice.

Yeah, that about sums it up.

I've read that the trial is scheduled for October 6. If anyone can afford to donate to the Legal Defense Fund or the billboard/FIJA project, now is the time to do so.

What really makes my skin crawl is the fact that the prosecutor offered her a "deal" of serving THREE AND A HALF YEARS IN PRISON. That's a deal? And now that Ms. Allen has refused, this sadistic, inhuman bastard is pushing for a TEN YEAR sentence if she's convicted.

I don't even know this woman, but I hurt for her and her kids. This is the sort of nightmare one would expect to run into in North Korea. How is this happening here?

http://www.ebony.com/news-views/shaneen-allen-gun-arrest-053#axzz3BWih86UG

Last week, when the judge denied her motion to dismiss charges and refused to overturn the prosecution’s denial of the diversion program, The Philadelphia Daily News reports Allen “cried for a moment in the hallway with her son Naiare and his father” before rejecting a plea deal that would guarantee a 3 ½ year sentence. It is her hope that the jury uses “common sense” when examining the case.

Contribute to legal defense:

Legal Defense Fund:
http://gogetfunding.com/project/shaneen-allen-legal-defense-fund

Or "snail mail" c/o her attorney:

Evan F. Nappen Attorney at Law PC
21 Throckmorton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
C/O Shaneen Allen LDF


Billboard campaign:
http://www.nj2as.com/event-1741868

FIJA outreach:
http://www.nj2as.com/event-1734159

 

[acesfull]

Hi Folks

Her attorney needs to move this case to Federal Court. How can that happen, have his client skip bail and head back to Pa.
Ones back in Pa, go to a local court and take out restraining orders against all branches of NJ law enforcement. Why, for fear of her life.
If the Feds decide to pursue Ms.Allen for jumping her bail in NJ, then her case would be heard in front of a federal judge, and her attorney could argue 2A issues.

The State of NJ, there own Constitution does not even mention the right to keep and bear arms. How in God's name could this woman possibly get a fair trial in a NJ court in a State that does not recognize that a 2A even exist?

In my humble opinion the only chance of freedom for this Mother of two is to have her case moved to the federal court.

My .02

Regards

Acesfull

 

[Anti Federalist]

I don't even know this woman, but I hurt for her and her kids. This is the sort of nightmare one would expect to run into in North Korea. How is this happening here?

Because we allow it.

 

[KCIndy]

Because we allow it.

Sadly, you're dead-on correct.

Personally, I'm open to just about any idea that might have any real chance at success.

 

[Anti Federalist]

Sadly, you're dead-on correct.

Personally, I'm open to just about any idea that might have any real chance at success.

It won't be any one idea that will provide the silver bullet solution.

It will take many, on numerous fronts, like the Fully Informed Jury Association, for instance, passive protests and active protests like Bundy Ranch.

 

[KCIndy]

Hi Folks

Her attorney needs to move this case to Federal Court. How can that happen, have his client skip bail and head back to Pa.
Ones back in Pa, go to a local court and take out restraining orders against all branches of NJ law enforcement. Why, for fear of her life.
If the Feds decide to pursue Ms.Allen for jumping her bail in NJ, then her case would be heard in front of a federal judge, and her attorney could argue 2A issues.

The State of NJ, there own Constitution does not even mention the right to keep and bear arms. How in God's name could this woman possibly get a fair trial in a NJ court in a State that does not recognize that a 2A even exist?

In my humble opinion the only chance of freedom for this Mother of two is to have her case moved to the federal court.

My .02

Regards

Acesfull

It's an interesting idea, and something that ought to work in a perfect world... but... I would be amazed if any court in PA would issue restraining orders against law enforcement of any other state. It would be like expecting a cop to arrest another cop. It does happen - but it's incredibly rare.

I would be willing to try anything at this point, though. I have a really bad feeling about this case. The prosecutor and judge will prattle out that stupid line, "No matter what your personal feelings are about this case, no matter how tragic the defendant, I REMIND YOU THAT IF THE FACTS SHOW SHE BROKE THE LAW YOU MUST FIND HER GUILTY!"

I've never understood how juries could fall for that stupid line of reasoning. Based on that sort of insane and twisted logic, there shouldn't be a need for a jury at all.

I'm afraid this woman is going to be tried by a jury of sheep, who will shake their heads uneasily and go bleating off to the nearest paddock after rendering a guilty verdict.


Right now, I'm about ready to create a chip-in to send her to a country with no extradition treaty to the U.S. It might be her only chance.

I hear Vanuatu is pretty nice.

 

[Anti Federalist]

This is how they keep the politicals in line.

And if Nappen even thinks about bringing up jury nullification, they'll disbar him and haul him off for "contempt" in a heartbeat.

What I predict what will happen is that, once a jury is seated, and Nappen gets a feel for how many sheeple are on it, he'll convince Allen to cop a plea.

It's an interesting idea, and something that ought to work in a perfect world... but... I would be amazed if any court in PA would issue restraining orders against law enforcement of any other state. It would be like expecting a cop to arrest another cop. It does happen - but it's incredibly rare.

I would be willing to try anything at this point, though. I have a really bad feeling about this case. The prosecutor and judge will prattle out that stupid line, "No matter what your personal feelings are about this case, no matter how tragic the defendant, I REMIND YOU THAT IF THE FACTS SHOW SHE BROKE THE LAW YOU MUST FIND HER GUILTY!"

I've never understood how juries could fall for that stupid line of reasoning. Based on that sort of insane and twisted logic, there shouldn't be a need for a jury at all.

I'm afraid this woman is going to be tried by a jury of sheep, who will shake their heads uneasily and go bleating off to the nearest paddock after rendering a guilty verdict.


Right now, I'm about ready to create a chip-in to send her to a country with no extradition treaty to the U.S. It might be her only chance.

I hear Vanuatu is pretty nice.

 

[KCIndy]

NOTE:

In the most recent post where I listed the Legal Defense Fund link, it turns out the link was bad. I corrected it in the orignal post, but if anyone missed it, the correct link to the fund is:

http://gogetfunding.com/project/shaneen-allen-legal-defense-fund

Thanks to any and all who have (or are planning to) donate. It appears the fund has hit double the original goal - they're over $53,000 right now - but have a hunch the tab is going to come to more than that in the end. So every little bit helps.

While we're at it, here's the link for the Shaneen Allen Billboard Project: http://www.nj2as.com/event-1741868

And the Fully Informed Jury Association's outreach project for Shaneen Allen: http://www.nj2as.com/event-1734159


Thanks!

 

[Christian Liberty]

This is how they keep the politicals in line.

And if Nappen even thinks about bringing up jury nullification, they'll disbar him and haul him off for "contempt" in a heartbeat.

What I predict what will happen is that, once a jury is seated, and Nappen gets a feel for how many sheeple are on it, he'll convince Allen to cop a plea.

We need more people with guts. I'd never vote "guilty" in the case of any victimless crime. And that includes a situation in which a cop is killed if he was killed while engaging in an aggressive act.

 

[phill4paul]

This is how they keep the politicals in line.

And if Nappen even thinks about bringing up jury nullification, they'll disbar him and haul him off for "contempt" in a heartbeat.

What I predict what will happen is that, once a jury is seated, and Nappen gets a feel for how many sheeple are on it, he'll convince Allen to cop a plea.

Do we know what district the case will be held in? A separate fund for "Jury Nullification" saturation? Op-eds, letters to the editors, bill boards, ads, local radio interviews. In other words a media campaign about this case and nullification.

 

[limequat]

I would like to see protests on this. Like at Prosecutor Jim McClain's house. With pitchforks.

 

[KCIndy]

Do we know what district the case will be held in? A separate fund for "Jury Nullification" saturation? Op-eds, letters to the editors, bill boards, ads, local radio interviews. In other words a media campaign about this case and nullification.

Atlantic County, New Jersey Superior Court. Judge Michael Donio presiding. Atlantic County Prosecutor James P. McClain is the sadist who is demanding Ms. Allen spend years in state penitentiary for the "crime" of not knowing her valid carry permit in Pennsylvania was not worth a piece of used toilet paper in New Jersey.

The New Jersey Second Amendment Association is helping spearhead a drive to put up billboards highlighting the unfairness of the case in Atlantic County, where the jury pool will come from: http://www.nj2as.com/event-1741868

The same organization is working with the FIJA to do Jury Nullification handouts in the area: http://www.nj2as.com/event-1734159

This case is heartbreaking:

http://articles.philly.com/2014-08-07/news/52519315_1_gun-laws-gun-violence-heeding-god

MAYS LANDING, N.J. - The words common sense were mentioned quite a bit during Shaneen Allen's hearing yesterday in Atlantic County Superior Court.

Allen, 27, cried for a moment in the hallway with her son Naiare and his father after a judge denied her motion to dismiss weapons charges filed against her in October and refused to overturn a prosecutor's decision to deny her entry into a first-time-offender diversion program.

So Allen walked back into court, turned down a plea deal that would have given her a 3 1/2-year sentence and decided to go to trial in October, hoping a jury would use some common sense and not send a working mother of two to prison for not knowing New Jersey's gun laws.

"There is no public need to prosecute Shaneen Allen. I'm sure the public is just begging for Shaneen Allen to go to jail," her attorney, Evan Nappen, argued sarcastically to Judge Michael Donio.

Allen, who has no criminal record, was pulled over by New Jersey State Police on Oct. 1 while driving to Atlantic City with the father of her sons. She told the officer that she had a license-to-carry permit in Pennsylvania and had her .380 Bersa Thunder in her pocketbook.

New Jersey does not recognize any other state's license-to-carry permit, and Allen was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of hollow-point bullets. She faces a mandatory minimum of 3 1/2 years in prison.

 

[KCIndy]

And now that she has turned down the prosecutor's "generous" plea-deal offer of three and a half years in prison, this young lady will likely be sentenced to TEN YEARS IN THE STATE PENITENTIARY if she is convicted. All for owning a legal, licensed gun in a state next door.

This is horribly and insanely unfair.

 

[Anti Federalist]

'Murika.

 

[Anti Federalist]

The comments are encouraging.

http://articles.philly.com/2014-08-07/news/52519315_1_gun-laws-gun-violence-heeding-god