I will, from time to time, publish thoughts pertaining to constitutional or criminal law. Most are written by me; some might be especially important contributions from other posts and writers. I welcome your thoughts and input, provided they are tasteful. I don't care if you agree or disagree with me, but I don't want you to be disagreeable in your exposition.
By Michael Kennedy on May 16, 2024 | 3 Comments
Jury nullification is meaningless, and what people erroneously think is meant by the term is a fundamental and legitimate power of the people, regardless of naysaying by judges and prosecutors - and their naysaying is precisely why the citizens have that power! Neither judges nor prosecutors can negate what the Framers have granted.
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By Michael Kennedy on Apr 18, 2024 | 0 Comments
Some of the biggest opportunities for local law enforcement to collect their Block Grant Graft, paid to them by Sacramento for busting people, are the biggie music fests here, Coachella Fest, and Stagecoach, the White Party, and various other Festivals.
Undercover officers will sidle up to unsus...
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By Michael Kennedy on Jan 07, 2024 | 0 Comments
The president is not an "officer of the United States" and hence cannot be prevented from re-election based on the 14th Amendment
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By Michael Kennedy on Apr 08, 2022 | 0 Comments
Samaritan may break car window if dog left in hot car.
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By Michael Kennedy on Feb 09, 2021 | 0 Comments
One of the great evils in the American constitutional constellation is the doctrine of immunity from liability of governmental actors for their official conduct, and it is largely manufactured.
The Framers, determined to set up a system in which no person could escape accountability for his/her ...
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By Michael Kennedy on Dec 15, 2020 | 0 Comments
One proof that drunk driving is a political crime is the extent to which courts have concocted exceptions to the Constitution and other legal standards to the extreme detriment of motorists.
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By Michael Kennedy on Nov 13, 2020 | 0 Comments
Urging the governor to not exclude misdemeanor DUIs from the new misdemeanor diversion system.
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By Michael Kennedy on May 23, 2020 | 0 Comments
Don't let the current pandemic emergency cause you to let down your guard about how to protect yourself or your loved ones if contacted by the police regarding criminal law matters.
I have written on this subject before, but I have daily reminders, from people asking for help, that people need t...
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By Michael Kennedy on Dec 16, 2019 | 0 Comments
What to do and to not do when stopped by the cops.
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By Michael Kennedy on Dec 31, 2018 | 0 Comments
Beware DUI Checkpoints, and Be Wise About Them and Your Rights
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By Michael Kennedy on Nov 06, 2018 | 0 Comments
What to do and not do when stopped for drunk driving.
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By Michael Kennedy on Oct 22, 2018 | 1 Comments
The American Republic is NOT based on the Ten Commandments.
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By Michael Kennedy on May 02, 2018 | 0 Comments
You don't have to talk to the cops, so don't!
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By Michael Kennedy on Dec 07, 2017 | 0 Comments
Bannon attacked Mitt Romney, reported in Deseret, that claims to support Mitt. They refused to print this tepid support of Mitt, the inference from which is that they support Bannon. Wow! Stop the presses!
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By Michael Kennedy on Oct 30, 2017 | 0 Comments
bail in the $millions for white collar crimes is contra-constitutional!
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By Michael Kennedy on Oct 10, 2017 | 0 Comments
Sanctuary City, and SB 54, are compelled by the Framers' view of the federalism relationship between two sovereigns, the national government and the state government.
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By Michael Kennedy on Sep 27, 2017 | 2 Comments
Statutory changes greatly enhancing the jury selection process, effective January 1, 2018.
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By Michael Kennedy on Dec 30, 2016 | 0 Comments
If contacted by the cops, shut your mouth - they are not your friends, but your adversaries!
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By Michael Kennedy on Nov 26, 2016 | 0 Comments
Only hypocrisy has kept us from traveling to and doing business with Cuba; that should change.
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By Michael Kennedy on Nov 14, 2016 | 0 Comments
Sanctuary cities, far from being illegal, are compelled by the Constitution.
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By Michael Kennedy on Oct 07, 2016 | 0 Comments
Don't be Fish in the Barrel for Cops at Desert Trip
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By Michael Kennedy on Sep 13, 2016 | 0 Comments
Commander-in-Chief not that important a role, in scheme of things.
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By Michael Kennedy on Aug 23, 2016 | 0 Comments
Another example of law enforcement officers breaking the law to enforce it.
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By Michael Kennedy on Apr 12, 2016 | 0 Comments
The Crime Victims lobby cares only about the victims who want help and not those who want to be left in peace.
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By Michael Kennedy on Mar 19, 2016 | 0 Comments
Courts, and governments in general, are increasingly unfriendly totheir masters, the people.
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