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April 02, 2004
International criminal jurisprudence By Tom Smith Bad guy: OK! OK! I cut him, OK? Just stop! Just stop! Cop: Now, just a little bit more. We just have to go over choice of law for felonies that are not a violation of customary international law but are subject to bilateral treaty obligations. Mac, stop him from hitting his head against the floor. Bad guy: I said! I cut him, OK? Just please stop it! O Mother! Cop: In the event you have been arrested for violation of local criminal law, you have the right to consult with a consular official, but your representation may not be paid for pursuant to your constitutional right to counsel, unless the predicate acts of the offense are also . . . Mac, he's hurting himself, will you please restrain him. Bad guy: Please . . . just stop . . . I will sign anything . . . Just stop with the . . . I'm not a lawyer, OK? I cut him! I cut him! Just stop! Cop: A little patience, sir. There are just four key points we need to review regarding the Vienna Treaty . . . Bad guy: Arrrrgghhhhhh! Arrrrgggghhhhh! |