James O'Keefe

The elements of the law are not even met to even bring a charge, as there was no evidence of intent in “applying for a ballot” formally in accordance with Subd.2. (see below). They should lose their law licenses., Minn. Stat. § 204C.14 (Unlawful Voting; Penalty);in relevant part: Subdivision 1. Violations; penalty. No individual shall intentionally: (a) misrepresent the individual’s identity in applying for a ballot, depositing a ballot in a ballot box or attempting to vote by means of a voting machine or electronic voting system; A violation of this section is a felony. Subd. 2. Signature on roster as evidence of intent. For purposes of proving a violation of this section, the signature of an individual on a polling place roster or voter signature certificate is prima facie evidence of the intent of the individual to vote at that election. Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. revisor.mn.gov Black’s Law Dictionary definitions (classic editions, e.g., 2nd/1910): Application “A putting to, placing before, preferring a request or petition to or before a person. The act of making a request for something.” (Additional senses include a petition; the use or disposition made of a thing; or a bringing together to ascertain a relation, such as the application of a rule to a case.) openjurist.org Apply 1. To make a formal request or petition, usually in writing, to a court, officer, board, or company, for the granting of some favor, or of some rule or order, which is within his or their power or discretion. (Examples: to apply for an injunction, for a pardon, or for a policy of insurance.) 2. To use or employ for a particular purpose; to appropriate and devote to a particular use, object, demand, or subject-matter. 3. To put, use, or refer, as suitable or relative; to co-ordinate language with a particular subject-matter (as to apply the words of a statute to particular facts). openjurist.org