Sovereign Citizen Couple Thinks They Can Outsmart The Judge — Ends In JAIL!!!

Added: 2026-05-28

[00:00:00]Buckle up, guys. Today, we are going to dive into a gripping courtroom saga involving sovereign citizen Eric Martin.

[00:00:07]From initial appearances to defiant courtroom exchanges, each part reveals moments of high tension and legal drama.

[00:00:14]Let's break down these key moments that capture the essence of this extraordinary case.

[00:00:19]>> Okay. The matter of people versus Eric Martin. [clears throat] Mr. Martin, can you hear us?

[00:00:26]>> Yes. Could I get the first the case number of the uh of this so-called case that never was given a copy of the this uh the ticket by the police officer which you should in violation of my due process.

[00:00:38]>> 388 SM >> 241 What else?

[00:00:43]>> 38 SM 38 >> 388 SM >> 241 38 SM >> Right.

[00:00:54]>> Yeah. Two Okay. All right. Thank you.

[00:00:58]>> I do have in front of me a complaint charging with domestic violence violation of city code. It's misdemeanor.

[00:01:05]>> Oh, I see. January 24th, January 10th.

[00:01:10]Okay. You pleading that guilty. Uh, Mr. Gaziki.

[00:01:14]That's James Gaziki. Uh, Mr. Martin expressed his um right not to be represented by a courtappointed attorney. He wishes to represent himself.

[00:01:27]Okay. Is that right, Mr. uh Martin?

[00:01:32]>> Present myself. Yeah.

[00:01:35]>> Okay.

[00:01:38]Because I don't want to give up my right to be one of the sovereign people as we know Supreme Court [music] have right to be.

[00:01:43]>> Okay. Okay. Okay. I'm going to let you do that. Uh I don't care why. Uh have you talked to the prosecutor?

[00:01:51]>> No, I have not. I want you to get the prosecutor and have her talk to uh Mr. Martin and let's see what we're going to do today.

[00:02:01]>> Right. So, I would like to talk to him right about how the case should be dismissed based on there's no evidence.

[00:02:06]>> A matter of people versus Eric Martin.

[00:02:09]>> Okay. Mr. Martin, can you hear us?

[00:02:12]>> Yes, I hear you. This opening segment introduces Eric Martin, who is embroiled in multiple legal battles, including traffic offenses and a domestic violence charge. Right away, Martin asserts his sovereign citizen stance, refusing legal representation and challenging the court's jurisdiction. The tension sets in as the courtroom struggles to manage his unusual claims while the judge tries to clarify procedural matters.

[00:02:39]>> Okay, Mr. Prosecutor, want to put your appearance on record? Okay. Good morning, your honor. Omar or good afternoon, your honor. Omar Shaj on behalf of the people 66332.

[00:02:47]>> Okay. Uh you've had an opportunity to talk to Mr. Martin.

[00:02:50]>> That is correct. Judge >> been able to resolve this matter.

[00:02:53]>> Judge, there is no resolution on this matter. I had an opportunity to speak with the defendant in this case. He wishes to have a jury trial or a bench trial. He just doesn't know which one he wants.

[00:03:04]>> Okay. Uh Mr. Martin, uh which one do you want? Uh, I'm going to set this over for a trial. You want a jury or uh judge to hear it?

[00:03:17]>> Well, I don't really want to answer that question. I don't want to be fraudulently presumed I'm consenting to any of these uh proceedings. You know, I'm not consenting to to have my right against slavery violated by consenting to any proceedings.

[00:03:32]So, that's why I kind of want to answer that question. But um before I get to as I notified the prosecutor, he should have dismissed the case due to lack of evidence. Um but I had one more thing I wanted to point out to the prosecutor. I forgot to mention to him I want to mention to him now and that is I want the police officer Bardway who illegally arrested me. I want him charged for the legal arrest [music] which is assault and battery.

[00:03:57]Um, and also Judge Shackleford, who did not give me a personal bond. Um, I want to arrest it, too, for violating my right against kidnapping and allowing this unlawful incarceration of me, which I have a right to do. And if they refuse to do it, I'm also going to move for dismissal in the case because that's violating my right against e protection because I have the right to have charges brought against people who have committed crimes against me also.

[00:04:28]>> Okay. Based on that, I'm going to indicate that you want a jury trial.

[00:04:32]I'll set this matter over. I'll have the assignment clerk set a date. Uh she'll get send you a notification of the date for the jury trial. Uh, in the meantime, I'm going to continue your bond until that day. You go with the sheriff. He'll take care of you today.

[00:04:48]>> Hello. I have an objection. I have a motion to make that I have a right to a personal bond.

[00:04:52]>> You file that motion. You file that motion in writing and I'll take a look at it.

[00:04:57]>> I already did.

[00:04:58]>> In the meantime, in the meantime, I want you to go with the sheriff and he's going to take care of you.

[00:05:04]>> Hold on. Object. I have some I already I'm making that motion now. I'm making that demand actually now because it's a constitution right to be without guilty.

[00:05:17]>> My right then I'll be taking your job.

[00:05:18]How about that?

[00:05:19]>> Because you violate my constitution right and I move to dismiss you off the case. Disqualify you since you violate my due process right to a to a personal bond. You then you showed your biasness and you should not be in the case no more. I move to disqualify you. If you deny that motion, I I request that you send it to the state court administrative office.

[00:05:42]You're not supposed to continue my bond with monetary uh award shall afford to legally deny my personal bond and you're not supposed to continue that illegal denial. I have a constitutional right to be presumed innocent and that means the right to a personal bond.

[00:06:01]Article 3, section one, judges that violate the constitution cannot hold laws.

[00:06:06]But don't grant that motion if you want to that demand. I'll be to get your job in a lawsuit. That's all I got to say.

[00:06:14]So, you want to continue with that.

[00:06:18]It's not like they muted me. Baby, these judges are going to find out they're not they're not above the Constitution. Here, Martin escalates his resistance, demanding the arrest of the arresting officer and the judge for alleged constitutional violations. The judge firmly rejects these demands, underscoring the authority of the court.

[00:06:39]The bond situation becomes a battleground with Martin insisting on his right to a personal bond. While the court maintains control, the clash is both intense and revealing of Martin's defiance.

[00:06:50]>> People of the city of Taylor versus Eric Martin. and Jeffrey Phanto. The court asked me to verify that Mr. Martin would be presenting himself without the assistance of attorney. That appears to be his position, judge. [snorts] >> All right. So, Mr. Martin, you are um waving the house council.

[00:07:11]>> Yes. Due to so I'm not fraudulently assumed to be the defendant, the living man, not the legal fiction corporate entity defendant, which I couldn't possibly be. I don't due to canon law being you know unfair it's gonna you guys fraudly assume that if I take an attorney so that's the unfairness why I can't accept attorney because of that.

[00:07:33]>> Sure. All right. And you understand all of your constitutional rights.

[00:07:40]>> I do my best to I've been studying tax law 28 years.

[00:07:44]>> All right. That's all right. So, um, looks like this is, uh, ready to be set for a, uh, jury trial. Is that right?

[00:07:55]>> Yeah. But I want to jury trial of my peers means of the sovereign people, not uh, US citizen uh, slaves who >> most probably everyone of the jury probably say they are. So, >> as the individual who determines questions of law, that's me, um, I will uh, make sure that it is a jury of your peers. So, and I'll determine uh I'll determine that. So, we will have this uh set and then uh I'll mail out the date for the jury trial.

[00:08:26]>> The I believe is a date set for next Tuesday for the jury trial in this manner.

[00:08:34]>> All righty. I see that.

[00:08:36]>> I have objection. I can prepare for trial in this jail. I've been illegally denied my uh right constitutional right to a personal bond. even though it's my constitution because it's part of my right to be deemed innocent before guilty. Uh it's been denied so far. I have no money to pay for a bond to get out of here. So that's especially why I also should be given a personal bond.

[00:08:59]And like I said, I probably prepare for one in here, you know.

[00:09:04]>> So you you're you're in there for a different matter because I set your bond at $100 personal before on this matter.

[00:09:11]So it's the whatever's keeping you in jail isn't this case. So, we'll see you.

[00:09:15]Well, um I understand though that you do need to prepare for trial. I get that part. So, we'll go ahead and adjourn the uh jury trial. When are you when is your outdate um where with whatever you're doing there?

[00:09:28]>> There is no outdate. That's the thing.

[00:09:30]It's uh So, is this about the um moped case?

[00:09:36]>> Yeah, this is driving on a This is driving while your license is >> I wasn't sure. Right. They got me legally confined right now in the domestic violence. No evidence at all.

[00:09:45]>> She lied, made a statement. So now, >> hold on, Mr. M. Mr. Martin, hold on.

[00:09:51]Even though this is a different court, and that's not my case.

[00:09:54]>> Um, you have the right to remain silent.

[00:09:56]Anything you say can be used against you, I just want to advise you of your fifth amendment, right? Again, >> so I I suggest like not bringing up the other case. This case here is on the is on the moped and the driving on a suspended license, right?

[00:10:10]>> So or revoked license.

[00:10:12]>> Okay. Um, so what I'm saying is you need time to prepare on that one. I I don't know what I don't know what the situation or status is >> of a domestic violence case.

[00:10:23]>> But um, you said that you're on a b you're on bond.

[00:10:27]>> Um, you haven't posted your bond on that case. Is that what you're saying?

[00:10:31]>> Well, they I'm not even sure what I think the the judge said a monetary bond. I wasn't sure because she unprofessionally drew the thing away from, you know, the do you want to call it? This uh you know, the remote uh Zoom thing away from the door before I could really hear her. But it sound like she told the the police officer $2,000, but I'm not even sure. I got no money to pay to buy No, even if it's a dollar. So, >> Judge Shackleford very clearly told you what your bond was and why it was that amount. The screen was only pulled away after your bond was set and only when you wouldn't stop running your glue eater.

[00:11:09]>> I am allowed. I don't have nowhere else to live. That's my house. I'm allowed there. You are these other >> All right. He has a $2,000 cash bomb with a GPS tether.

[00:11:23]>> Personal bomb.

[00:11:25]>> He's not to appear at guilty. He cannot come to 9074 Clipper or be in contact with Crystal Martin.

[00:11:35]>> So, right because they illegally deny my personal bond. This is why I'm still in here. So, but yeah. So, >> all right. So, what I'll do is Yeah, I don't um I don't know when that case is next uh the next day. Is that it's a state case?

[00:11:53]>> Miss Vanino, you don't have a that case, right?

[00:11:57]state.

[00:11:58]>> All right. And um so that must be it must be a state case which means it's on a Monday. Um so that's probably going to be resolved within a month. So let me go ahead and set this for jury trial. Note there will be uh no need to set it for uh a settlement conference before that.

[00:12:19]>> I want to touch up. I was going to object before you guys don't give me a chance to talk. object to like it should be I I move that to be stayed this this moped case to till I get out of prison.

[00:12:28]I mean until I get out of jail here I can prepare I can probably prepare myself >> to my legal authorities nothing >> it's being set for a jury trial >> from yesterday >> okay so when is that one they didn't set it >> okay so I'm going to set it for a jury trial but if you're still in jail at that time then I'll just adjourn it again so that you can prepare I'm not I'm not worried about that so I mean but I can't do anything about your other case is what I'm saying Martin continues his self-representation, asserting his sovereign rights and rejecting conventional legal norms. The prosecution and judge attempt to set a trial date amid Martin's objections about the jury's composition. The court pushes through, scheduling a jury trial, while Martin voices frustration over his incarceration without what he calls a personal bond, highlighting the ongoing legal stalemate.

[00:13:22]>> So, I'm looking at um as far as a date right now. I just want to put a date on the books so that we know that you have an idea. I mean, if you get out tomorrow, then you'll know and what your date is. Um, so I'm looking at, um, uh, see, I don't have the availability to check with my clerk because my criminal clerk is out this week. Um, >> your honor, we do >> other I'm sorry, judge. We do have other jury trials scheduled on your docket on July 9th. I don't know if that's too soon.

[00:13:57]>> Uh, that's probably going to be that's only a couple weeks away. So, I don't I don't I don't think I don't know what his situation is. And even if he gets out in a week, that's only gives him a little bit of time. I want to make sure he has at least a couple weeks to I mean, it's a it's a driving it's a driving on a restricted license. So, it's not exactly a whole lot of prep time for for that. It's not a It's not a homicide case, but um so I'm looking at I'm looking at August 13th because I I I really I'm trying to pick a date that's outside of probably where I'm already scheduling stuff at because I don't have my criminal clerk here to kind of check and see like where I'm at with things. So, we're going to set this for August 13th.

[00:14:40]>> Thank you, your honor.

[00:14:41]>> And I know that the uh >> we'll set that at 8:30. 8:30 in the morning, August 13th.

[00:14:48]All right, Mr. Martin, let the deputy know that you're all set and um we'll be mailing out the notice to you, sir.

[00:14:56]>> Thank you, your honor. All the best to you and your staff.

[00:15:01]>> Say again.

[00:15:03]>> That's something I want to say with the prosecutors here. Uh deal with this other case that I'm here for now. I request that >> not the same not the same not the same prosecutor. Not the same prosecutor prosecutor. other Taylor prosecute.

[00:15:18]>> Your other case, are you talking about your other case? Your other case is a state case. So that's a Wayne County prosecutor's office.

[00:15:25]>> Not the city attorney.

[00:15:27]>> I'm talking about the case. No, I want them notify the prosecutor that I want charges filed on Chris for bringing these falsified charges against me. No, and also for assault and battery that I have on video camera for >> just so you know what I mean. And she keeps bringing >> Again, that's the other prosecutor.

[00:15:45]That's a different prosecutor officer >> because it's my equal protection right to bring charges too. They want to bring charge against me but they don't have no I do >> and I should be the one suffering here in jail as a lack of evidence as a result in this unequal protection.

[00:16:00]>> That's on your that's on your other that's on your other case sir. So >> still my right though. It's still my right to tell the prosecutors this and have them act on it. And if they don't certify a defense >> this isn't the proper prosecutor. That's the Wayne County prosecutor's office on your other case. Okay. This is the city attorney.

[00:16:20]>> Okay.

[00:16:21]>> Have a good rest of your day to you and your staff.

[00:16:23]>> Thank you, your honor.

[00:16:24]>> Thank you, your honor.

[00:16:25]>> This is the first time I have ever seen someone age an entire decade over just three weeks.

[00:16:33]>> McMullen case the motion to uh set aside bring them out.

[00:16:40]People versus Martin case 241388SM.

[00:16:46][clears throat] Today's the date and time set for a settlement conference.

[00:16:49]Also, there was a motion by Mr. Martin.

[00:16:54]Um motion to dismiss the case.

[00:16:58]Court has um read through the motion.

[00:17:03]Uh there was no accompanying brief in support. Well, There's also objections to the denial of the uh personal bond.

[00:17:20]I'm going to consider that as a motion for reconsideration.

[00:17:24]All right. Mr. Martin, was there anything else you wanted to place on the record, sir?

[00:17:28]>> Oh, yes. Um, well, first, I'm not a fraudulently assumed defendant. I am a living sovereign man. Um, >> I can see I can see that you are a living man. Uh, you are currently talking and we are having a conversation. So, okay.

[00:17:46]>> Right. But well, but I know under the law there's fraudulent presumptions under canon law 3228 that you know that say otherwise and there's a lot to support what I'm saying. That's why I say what I say to you know for the record. But anyways, yes, I do have other things to say. Um, first I also want to file a a demand to dismiss this case based on speedy trial violation under mission court rule 6.04C, 28 days for speedy trial and misdemeanor cases. I've been in jail over that since the 8th of last month.

[00:18:23]Um, and also go ahead J. I also want to say I ask that you give me all the time to speak. say anything I want to say, you know, instead of like shutting the court proceedings off that's happened before, make sure I >> In this segment, the court works to schedule future proceedings despite Martin's insistence on delays due to his jail confinement. The judge offers practical timelines, but Martin remains unconvinced and continues to challenge the prosecutorial authority. The courtroom dialogue reveals the procedural complexities when dealing with defendants rejecting jurisdiction and standard legal processes.

[00:19:00]>> You know, I'm done with everything I have to say, but that's it for right now. Um, but like I said, I to say depending on what you say in response.

[00:19:10]>> All right. Well, your motion to dismiss is denied. Your motion for reconsideration with regard to personal bond is also denied. Um, uh, do we are we setting this for a bridge trial or a jury trial?

[00:19:23]>> Before I asked that question, I have to respond now to your denial. Now, based on what reasons are those denied, I have things to say in response to that.

[00:19:32]>> Well, sir, there's there's I'm not cutting you off, but there's nothing.

[00:19:36]It's my ruling. There's if you want to file a motion for reconsideration as to anything, you're more than welcome to follow the court rule and do so. Um, but there's there's really nothing to add to my ruling. Um so >> I'm ask I'm just asking the reason I'm ask what are the reasons that the um the bond for example is denied.

[00:19:56]>> Okay. First of all what's what reasons is it being denied?

[00:19:59]>> I've already stated that last time sir.

[00:20:01]So are we my the next question here is do you want a bench trial or jury trial?

[00:20:06]>> Well I have more to say in response to the um the trial.

[00:20:09]>> Do you want a bench trial or a jury trial? Sir, stop avoiding the question.

[00:20:13]>> Not as much take up a jury.

[00:20:16]>> Jury trial. All right, we're going to set this for a jury trial, >> but I want to make it clear. I'm not I'm not consenting to >> given notice. You'll be given notice of when that will be. Sir, >> I'm not consenting to the jurisdiction of the court still. And uh >> you are subject to the jurisdiction of this court. So, you live in the state of Michigan. You live in the jurisdiction and under the Michigan Constitution and the United States Constitution, this court does have jurisdiction over this case and over you as the alleged defendant. The warrant was signed probable cause. The warrant had probable cause. The warrant was signed. That's all that's needed to bring a charge and uh it's brought in the proper place, which is here because you live in Taylor and this is Taylor. So, this is where the case would be. So, your motions were denied and we're going to set this for a jury trial. We'll be giving you the date and time of when that jury trial will be.

[00:21:08]>> Let the deputy know that >> I'm not done yet. I have more to say.

[00:21:14]versus number 235256 on behalf of the people [clears throat] is present here in the courtroom today.

[00:21:28]This was originally set as a sentencing hearing. Uh Mr. I got a report from [clears throat] the probation department indicating that you participate in process.

[00:21:43]Um here I'm here by special appearance not a general appearance and I reserve all my rights and explicit reservation with without prejudice.

[00:22:01]I, Paul a sentinel moral being, have examined the path of my feet on and have concluded that I have dishonored many people, including but not limited to the people, the peace officers, the city, the the county, and to determine that I have made many mistakes and I'm sorry for I'm sorry for my sins and therefore I repent now. I have become aware of other sins I have may I may have committed and I'll repent immediately.

[00:22:43]To my attorney, it has come to my attention that you have never informed me of my choice of law.

[00:22:52]And to make matters worse, You chose to an inferior form to have me tried under.

[00:23:04]You are either incompetent or closed with the prosecutor. Either way, you have provided me with an effective assistance of or ineffective assistance of counsel which has caused me great harm.

[00:23:18]You were fired.

[00:23:21]>> Okay. Um, uh, do you intend to hire another attorney? Um, are you appointed?

[00:23:27]>> I was appointed.

[00:23:28]>> How are you going to proceed in terms of counsel, Mr. >> I'm myself?

[00:23:35]>> Okay. Um, all right. You understand that you have the right to have an attorney?

[00:23:41][clears throat] >> I do.

[00:23:43]>> And you understand that if you can't afford an attorney, you have the right to have one appointed for you at public expense. And in fact, that's what uh we've been operating under up until now.

[00:23:53]>> I haven't gotten legal counsel, but um anyways, I'm accept.

[00:24:01]>> Okay. So, you understand that you do have the right to have an appointed [clears throat] attorney if you can't afford one.

[00:24:08]>> I had him and he has done me no good from the beginning. So, >> um at this point, I'll just um I'll take whatever you got to give me.

[00:24:16]>> Yeah. I'm just asking whether you understand that you have that right.

[00:24:20]>> I do.

[00:24:21]>> Yes.

[00:24:21]>> And in spite of that, you're asking the court to allow you to represent yourself today?

[00:24:26]>> Yes.

[00:24:27]>> Okay. Um, have you ever represented yourself in court before?

[00:24:31]>> Um, sir, I'm just I'm here as a special appearance only and that's >> Yeah, that doesn't have any legal significance to me at all. I understand.

[00:24:42]My question is whether you've ever represented yourself before.

[00:24:46]>> No.

[00:24:48]>> Um, do you have any legal training or education?

[00:24:53]>> No. Just have the people that um are helping you through this. And so you understand that there are uh not having represented yourself, not having any legal training or experience that there [clears throat] are risks involved in representing yourself.

[00:25:08]A notable shift occurs as another sovereign citizen case is introduced, contrasting with Martin's saga. Paul's case features repentance and acknowledgement of mistakes, a stark difference from Martin's defiance. This part also shows Martin's refusal to comply with court-ordered interviews leading to bond revocation and jail time. The court's firm stance emphasizes accountability amid resistance.

[00:25:35]>> Yes, sir. and that there are matters of procedure and substantive law that you may not be aware of and therefore there may [clears throat] be arguments that you could raise in your own defense um that might give you an improved outcome in your case [clears throat] and that without that legal training and experience you may not know what those are you may have a worse outcome than if you had an attorney I'll take what it's given to me >> in spite of those risks is it still your wish to represent Ask yourself, [clears throat] take what is given to me. That's not the answer to my question. My question is, do you still want to represent yourself knowing those risks?

[00:26:14]Sir, I just um [clears throat] I'll accept any offer and return your offer to your you know, for your closure and settlement of any account I may have.

[00:26:32]>> Okay. Again, my question is in spite of the risk of representing yourself, are you still asking to represent yourself?

[00:26:39]So, at this point, the court uh with Mr. Gundy will discharge you. The court finds that uh your request to represent yourself is knowing and voluntary and unequivocal. Um and so, at this point, the court's going to allow you to represent yourself going forward. Um, [clears throat] do you have anything to say with regard to your refusal to participate in the three sentence interview process?

[00:27:06]>> Want to give me?

[00:27:08]>> Okay. So, that's something that you're required to do as part of the court's order. Uh, because you declined to do that, the court is going to revoke your bond. The court is going to order that you be remanded to the Crawford County Jail. Uh, I'm going to request the probation officer to make another attempt uh to go through the pre-sentence interview process with you.

[00:27:29]Uh, if you continue to decline, then we'll just go forward with sentencing without having that information before the court. And Mr. D, you can just Mr. [clears throat] refuses to participate, you just indicate that before the court and then prepare the sentence [clears throat] report to the best of your ability without that information.

[00:27:46]>> Yes, sir. I did an acceptance dated and signed the top of it and um that's all I'm doing.

[00:27:55]>> Okay. Well, we'll give it another try anyway and uh you're going to do what you're going to do, but for today's purposes, the court's going to revoke your bond and remand you to the jail.

[00:28:04]The court will set this for a sentencing hearing at its next available date. So, we can go with the officers, please.

[00:28:10]Okay.

[00:28:12]Okay. So, um, I just want to explain a couple things to you that the I have an obligation to ask you certain questions to make sure that you understand what's happening with your case. And um, that's why I'm asking you whether you understand that you have the right to have an attorney and that you would have the right to have one appointed if you couldn't afford one. Um, I'm just trying to make sure that you understand your rights and um, it's my job to explain those rights to you. Not asking you to give up any rights. You're not putting yourself in any kind of legal danger by answering these questions. Um, I'm just trying to find out you understand what your rights are and how we're going to go forward so that I know that you're knowingly and voluntarily choosing not to have an attorney to represent you.

[00:29:04]Um, and if you don't answer these questions that I'm asking you, it impedes my ability to proceed with the hearing in the way that I'm required to under the law.

[00:29:19]Um, you understand that?

[00:29:34][clears throat] How to answer that?

[00:29:37]All I know is I was told, you know, when I've read and stuff that I'm just I'm here in special appearance.

[00:29:46]What do you think that that means?

[00:29:53]>> I'm not contracting if there's no hope to select. How could it be a crime?

[00:30:02]>> Okay. Do you know what that even means?

[00:30:05]>> Martin's continued refusal to participate in required procedures culminates here with the judge imposing a 30-day jail sanction for contempt. The judge's frustration is palpable, emphasizing that legal gamesmanship won't derail justice. This moment captures the limits of courtroom patience and the consequences of defiance, underscoring the serious stakes for Martin.

[00:30:28]>> There's no injured party.

[00:30:29]>> What you're saying >> if there be no if there's no injured party, where is the crime?

[00:30:35]>> Okay. Well, first of all, a jury found you guilty, right? in that we'll see. I'm step you guilty of assaulting, resisting, or distracting two police officers, >> right? That's what happened.

[00:30:52]>> I'm just I'm here on special appearance.

[00:30:57]>> Okay.

[00:30:58]um if you continue to refuse to answer my very simple questions just about whether you understand what's happening and if you continue to just give me that answer um which doesn't make any sense and doesn't have any legal effect no matter what you've read or what other people have told you um then you're impeding my ability to proceed in the way that I need to under the law and if you continue [clears throat] to do that my only option is to impose a sanction on you until you do answer my questions.

[00:31:33]And what that means is that I'm going to find you in direct contempt for impeding the function of the court by refusing to answer very simple questions.

[00:31:43]Um, and I'm going to put you in jail for 30 days.

[00:31:49]And if at any point during that jail stay you decide that you will answer these very simple questions, then we'll come back into court immediately and we'll take care of the sentencing.

[00:32:02]>> Um, but those are going to be your options because I'm not going to I'm not going to have you just >> Okay. Well, thank you for clearing that up.

[00:32:10]>> Um, >> so it's your choice. You can answer my question. attorney, but the attorney I had absolutely did nothing.

[00:32:20]>> Okay, we're past that point. What we're here for today is a sentencing hearing cuz you've been convicted. You've been found guilty by a jury of your peers.

[00:32:28]Um, and so we're here for sentencing.

[00:32:31]So, we're not here to talk about what did or didn't happen with your lawyer before. I'm trying to find out if you understand that you have the right to hire your own lawyer or if you can't afford one, that one will be appointed for you.

[00:32:45]Do you understand that you have that right?

[00:32:49]>> Yes. Okay. And you understand that um proceeding without a lawyer has certain risks. Do you understand that?

[00:33:00]>> I obviously can't an attorney.

[00:33:03]>> Okay. Um, and the one I had again did not didn't do a dang thing because the ticket should have never been split.

[00:33:14]>> Okay. Do you want to request >> my argument to begin with?

[00:33:17]>> Do you want to request a different need to be?

[00:33:20]>> Actually, yes, you did. Okay. All right.

[00:33:23]So, you did previously qualify. And so I finally continue to qualify for court attorney or is going to appoint one for you and we'll reset this hearing for uh my next available date. Okay.

[00:33:39]>> Am I going back to jail or can I go home?

[00:33:41]>> No, you're going back to jail until [cough] we can have the hearing.

[00:33:43][clears throat] >> I've already had 3 weeks in jail, sir.

[00:33:46]>> And you made that choice by refusing to comply with the pre-sentence process.

[00:33:51]That was your choice. you're just facing the consequences for your own choices.

[00:33:55]And if you have people advising you to take this ridiculous stand and make these statements that don't mean anything to the [music] court, they're giving you really bad advice. And they're not the ones paying for that advice. You are. [snorts] And I I think you need to start listening to a lawyer who actually knows something about the law and not what you read on the internet or what people tell you because they don't know. and you're taking their advice and you're paying the consequence for their bad advice.

[00:34:23]They're out doing what they want to do.

[00:34:25]You're the one who's in here in jail.

[00:34:28]So, I I would suggest that you start listening to a real lawyer and not what you read on the internet or what people are telling you who really don't know what they're talking about. Um, so that's the way we're going to proceed.

[00:34:40]will appoint an attorney to represent you uh at the next hearing and when will that be going to continue to be revoked until that time. What's that?

[00:34:48]>> And when will that be? The final part reveals Martin's choice to represent himself despite risk followed by the court appointing a new attorney due to his prior council's ineffectiveness. The judge offers direct advice, urging Martin to heed real legal counsel over internet theories. The closing remarks wrap up this saga with a clear message about the cost of ignoring the law. If you found this breakdown insightful, please like the video and subscribe to the channel. We'll see you in the next