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 Jul 23, 2015 | 2 Comments
It was not illegal to order Sandra Bland out nor to arrest her for a traffic cite/stop.
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By Michael Kennedy on Dec 16, 2014 | 2 Comments
Does anyone really question whether we have long ago sunk into the muck of being a police state? If anyone is so deluded, the newest United States Supreme Court opinion on Fourth Amendment matters should sweep away such a delusions.
Heien v. North Carolina came out yesterday, ironically Bill o...
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By Michael Kennedy on Nov 19, 2014 | 1 Comments
The Judiciary deserves little praise.
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By Michael Kennedy on Jul 06, 2014 | 11 Comments
The following comments and points are those of Professor Barnett, except for my own bracketed parentheticals in bold. mk
When reading the Declaration, it is worth keeping in mind two very important facts. The Declaration constituted high treason against the Crown and every person who signed it...
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