Copy of proposed ordinance So, what is it about a city council that makes them believe they have the right to pass an ordinance requireing anyone to procure a permit to live in their own home? Well, for one, if one claims “residency” within the corporate municipality then are then deemed to be considered...
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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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Here is a Power Point presentation I used when I spoke at the Illinois Libertarian Party Convention in 2006. My speech focused on the Common Law, and how it is still operative in Illinois. Officials often portray individuals who invoke the Common Law as being fringe, patriot or militia radicals; and there is much...
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I attended traffic court with my wife in St. Louis County Circuit Court, where a motion hearing was to take place. My wife was called by the judge to approach the bench. She approached with me in tow. The prosecuting attorney took his position at the left corner of the table facing the judge...
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On May 8, 2009, I appeared in courtroom 108 for the 20th Judicial Circuit Court in response to a Notice to Show Cause arising from a traffic ticket issued in 2006 by Collinsville, Illinois. The presiding judge was Zina Renea Cruse (pictured here). It appears that this courtroom is for first appearances relating...
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Not long ago all law enforcement officers were referred to as “Peace Officers,” but a transition has slowly set in, in which now all peace officers have become known as “Law Enforcement Officers.” Is this just semantics in title, or is there really a difference? That is the subject of this addition to my...
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