Christopher J. Miller v. Joel Martinez, Warden
DueProcess HabeasCorpus CriminalProcedure JusticiabilityDoctri
Is being a pedophile criminal?
Questions Presented Like unknown numbers of American citizens, petitioner is unfortunately a pedophile. Seizing upon that fact, the prosecutor vilified the defendant for his very feelings. : Using tactics to revolt the jury, the prosecutor changed the definition of child abuse into a mindcrime, lowering her burden of proof. ; ; β* Is being a pedophile criminal? , * Is non-sexual toych, even accidental touch, with no intent to arouse anyone, a criminal act? . . * Can this case set precedent to incarcerate others forβ non-criminal conduct? β * Do prosecutors and courts have impunity to ignore SCOTUS precedent? * Can overzealous prosecution cause emotional harm to a child where none ; existed previously? * Does due process of law require the trial court to conduct a hearing before imposing $1 million in non-economic restitution? i .