When the Constitution was written anyone willing & able to use firearms was considered part of the militia. When street-gangs claim to be defending their turf it affirms their membership in the militia. Thus any gang crime should be prosecuted by court martial.”
This would only be proper if the militia had been called into military duty by a properly authorized person, such as the County Sheriff or State Governor.
Otherwise, rather than a court martial, a militia court is the proper venue.
Militia Court? Most people in the US call it “trial by Jury” not realizing that jury duty is a function of the militia, and the penalties for failing to serve on a jury when called are based on the laws concerning failure to respond when the militia is called out.
“ChukLitlPro says:
When the Constitution was written anyone willing & able to use firearms was considered part of the militia. When street-gangs claim to be defending their turf it affirms their membership in the militia. Thus any gang crime should be prosecuted by court martial.”
This would only be proper if the militia had been called into military duty by a properly authorized person, such as the County Sheriff or State Governor. Otherwise, rather than a court martial, a militia court is the proper venue.
Militia Court? Most people in the US call it “trial by Jury” not realizing that jury duty is a function of the militia, and the penalties for failing to serve on a jury when called are based on the laws concerning failure to respond when the militia is called out.