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Did the jury apply Minnesota law—or did they receive a case that should never have resulted in a conviction?
Andrew Branca walks through the Minnesota disorderly conduct statute and, more importantly, the appellate decisions interpreting it. He explains why simply reading the statute isn't enough, why "fighting words" require more than offensive language alone, and why he believes the facts presented at trial fail to satisfy the legal standard established by Minnesota courts.
Andrew also examines the jury instructions, the prosecution's theory of the case, and why he argues the conviction conflicts with both Minnesota precedent and the First Amendment's protection of offensive speech.
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00:00 The Confrontation
00:40 What Minnesota's Law Actually Says
01:34 Why Reading The Statute Isn't Enough
02:39 How Courts Changed The Rule
03:40 Why Words Alone Don't Qualify
05:20 What "Fighting Words" Really Means
06:36 Why The First Amendment Matters
07:48 The Conduct Requirement
08:23 Real Minnesota Examples
09:22 Did Shiloh Threaten Anyone?
10:14 Comparing Other Cases
11:22 Why She Was Walking Away
12:20 The Jury's Biggest Question
13:03 Does The Video Match The Law?
14:21 Public Reaction To The Verdict
15:24 Why The Constitution Controls
16:07 The Defense's Argument
16:47 The Mystery Of Three Judges
Did the jury apply Minnesota law—or did they receive a case that should never have resulted in a conviction?
Andrew Branca walks through the Minnesota disorderly conduct statute and, more importantly, the appellate decisions interpreting it. He explains why simply reading the statute isn't enough, why "fighting words" require more than offensive language alone, and why he believes the facts presented at trial fail to satisfy the legal standard established by Minnesota courts.
Andrew also examines the jury instructions, the prosecution's theory of the case, and why he argues the conviction conflicts with both Minnesota precedent and the First Amendment's protection of offensive speech.
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Visit Here: lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook
"You are wise to buy this material. I hope you watch it, internalize it, and keep it to the forefront whenever you even think of reaching for a gun"
-Massad Ayoob (President of the Second Amendment Foundation)
The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you.
➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors
➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble
➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style.
➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examples
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00:00 The Confrontation
00:40 What Minnesota's Law Actually Says
01:34 Why Reading The Statute Isn't Enough
02:39 How Courts Changed The Rule
03:40 Why Words Alone Don't Qualify
05:20 What "Fighting Words" Really Means
06:36 Why The First Amendment Matters
07:48 The Conduct Requirement
08:23 Real Minnesota Examples
09:22 Did Shiloh Threaten Anyone?
10:14 Comparing Other Cases
11:22 Why She Was Walking Away
12:20 The Jury's Biggest Question
13:03 Does The Video Match The Law?
14:21 Public Reaction To The Verdict
15:24 Why The Constitution Controls
16:07 The Defense's Argument
16:47 The Mystery Of Three Judges
