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 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 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 Sep 21, 2015 | 0 Comments
Drunk Driving: what to do; what is it?
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By Michael Kennedy on Jun 16, 2015 | 0 Comments
The California Supreme Court had done it again with a grossly political and scientifically unsound decision on drunk driving; they would not make it as a law clerk for me!
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By Michael Kennedy on Feb 16, 2015 | 0 Comments
Drunk Driving is a Political Crime
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By Michael Kennedy on Dec 06, 2014 | 2 Comments
DUI Checkpoints are Evil; Fight Them
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By Michael Kennedy on Oct 05, 2014 | 0 Comments
There is no area of the law in the modern era that is more driven by political pressures and agendas than the area of drunk driving. [I had one judge who was apoplectic about my mentioning the term "drunk driving," because the statutory offense is "driving under the influence of alcohol," not "dr...
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By Michael Kennedy on Oct 01, 2014 | 3 Comments
California courts play games with the Constitution when the subject is drunk driving.
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By Michael Kennedy on Aug 14, 2014 | 2 Comments
Ever wonder what the cops are looking for when they stop a person for suspected drunk driving? There are 24 cues that NHTSA teaches the police to look for; one that is missing is significant:
The Visual Detection of DWI Motorists NHTSA
24 Driving Cues DWI DETECTION GUIDE
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