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Excerpts and snippets from interesting court cases over the years. Pay close attention to some of the wording used by the courts when expressing a point of law. The word is not always what it seems.

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People v. Brausam, 83 Ill.App.2d 354, 227 N.E.2d 533

July 10, 2011store
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‘The Code of Criminal Procedure, enacted in 1963, retains the substance of the former statutory provisions with respect to the issuance of arrest warrants upon complaints and informations. (Ill.Rev.Stat.1965, chap. 38, par. 107-9.) But it also provides for the use of a summons, or a notice to appear, as ‘procedures for getting persons into...

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Motion to Reconsider Courts Dismissal of Case 10-MR-212 Absent a Review of all Authorities Cited in Petitioner’s Memorandum of Law

July 7, 2011information
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NOW comes the Petitioner, Mark R. McCoy, and through his MOTION TO RECONSIDER COURTS DISMISSAL OF CASE 10-MR-212 ABSENT A REVIEW OF ALL AUTHORITIES CITED IN PLAINTIFF’S MEMORANDUM OF LAW, states as follows

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Motion for Mandatory Judicial Notice in Support of Petitioner’s Motion to Reconsider

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NOW comes the Petitioner, Mark R. McCoy, and through his MOTION FOR MANDATORY JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONER’S MOTION TO RECONSIDER, moves this Court to take Mandatory Judicial Notice of the following matters set forth hereafter, pursuant to the Mandatory Provisions of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure Section 735 ILCS 5/8-1001...

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ANDREW J. KINDRED v. JOSEPH STITT et al. 51 Ill. 401, 1869 WL 5352 (Ill.)

May 27, 2011
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As to an arrest by a private person, it is held, that any private person who is present when a felony is committed, is bound by law to arrest the felon, on pain of fine and imprisonment if he escape through his negligence. This is the common law. 2 Hawkins' Pleas of the Crown,...

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An Analysis of the Draconian Application of Illinois’ Eavesdropping Law 720 ILCS 5/14

February 22, 2011
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Just after he walked through the courthouse door the next day, Allison says Crawford County Circuit Court Judge Kimbara Harrell asked him whether he had a tape recorder in his pocket. He said yes. Harrell then asked him if it was turned on. Allison said it was. Harrell then informed the defendant that he...

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People v. Polk 21 Ill.2d 594, 174 N.E.2d 393 Ill. 1961 April 26, 1961

September 7, 2010
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Neither the Illinois constitution nor the legislature has attempted to define the powers of the grand jury. It has its origin in the common law and has existed for many hundreds of years. Its construction, organization, jurisdiction and method of proceeding were all well known features of the common law before the organization of...

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Your Right of Defense Against Unlawful Arrest

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Your Right of Defense Against Unlawful Arrest These are not my words. These are the words uttered by the courts within the United States and other States. I am not advocating violence or promoting the unjust taking of life. As a matter of fact, I am morally opposed to any taking of life. However,...

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Everyday Anarchy by Stefan Molyneux

A patriot will say that a soldier “serves” his country; others may take him to task for his blind obedience. Acts considered “murderous” in...

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Practical Anarchy – The Book by Stefan Molyneux

It is important to understand up front that this book will contain truths that will likely be highly threatening to you – and certainly...

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Motion to Reconsider Courts Dismissal of Case 10-MR-212 Absent a Review of all Authorities Cited in Petitioner’s Memorandum of Law

NOW comes the Petitioner, Mark R. McCoy, and through his MOTION TO RECONSIDER COURTS DISMISSAL OF CASE 10-MR-212 ABSENT A REVIEW OF ALL AUTHORITIES...

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Motion for Mandatory Judicial Notice in Support of Petitioner’s Motion to Reconsider

NOW comes the Petitioner, Mark R. McCoy, and through his MOTION FOR MANDATORY JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONER’S MOTION TO RECONSIDER, moves...

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Dayton, Ohio Police Beat and Taser Mentally Handicapped Youth

Dayton police "mistook" a mentally handicapped teenager's speech impediment for "disrespect," so they Tasered, pepper-sprayed and beat him and called for backup from "upward...

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