An attorney representing a state lawmaker for an ethics-related misdemeanor argued before a jury Friday that a conviction could set a dangerous precedent and bring North Dakota’s citizen legislature to a standstill. Rep. Jason Dockter, R-Bismarck, is accused of voting on legislation he had a financial interest in. In opening remarks during the all-day criminal […] The post Attorney argues Rep. Dockter was just doing his job with lease, budget votes appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.

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