Attention Supreme Court Gun Case Watchers!

The clock is ticking, and the tension is mounting. Two major gun rights cases—Snope and Ocean State Tactical—have been relisted a jaw-dropping 14 times. The justices haven’t granted certiorari. They haven’t denied it either. It’s like we’re standing on the edge of a constitutional cliff… but don’t be fooled by the silence.

Here’s the truth: this is not over. Not by a long shot.

Granting cert would mean a full hearing—a showdown in the highest court of the land. Denial would leave the states free to keep banning so-called “assault weapons” and standard-capacity magazines. But with the conservative majority on the bench and the landmark Bruen decision of 2022 setting a bold new precedent, it’s highly unlikely the Court lets these cases drift into the black hole of legal limbo.

I believe the Court is gearing up for something bold—and unprecedented.

As the term closes in July, expect the unexpected: a summary decision, delivered with precision and finality, declaring that Bruen already settled this fight. No need to relitigate what’s already law. The Second Amendment means what it says—period.

If that happens? Expect political earthquakes. Liberal lawmakers and their loyal media mouthpieces will be stunned into silence. The ripple effects could redefine the national debate over gun rights.

Brace yourselves. The Court might just fire the next shot in the battle for the Constitution—without saying a single word in court.

It’s very possible for the Supreme Court to decide the re-listed gun cases—Snope v. Brown and Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island—without hearing oral arguments, especially if the justices believe that the 2022 New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen decision provides sufficient guidance.

Understanding Relisted Cases

When the Supreme Court “re-lists” a case, it means the justices are taking additional time to consider whether to grant certiorari (i.e., agree to hear the case). This isn’t uncommon and can indicate that the Court is seriously contemplating the case’s implications.

The Impact of Bruen

The Bruen decision established that any gun regulation must be consistent with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. This ruling has significantly influenced how lower courts assess Second Amendment cases.

In the case of Snope v. Brown, after Bruen, the Supreme Court vacated and remanded the case to the Fourth Circuit for reconsideration. The Fourth Circuit upheld Maryland’s assault weapons ban, leading petitioners to argue that this decision conflicts with Bruen’s framework. 

Possible Outcomes Without Oral Arguments

The Supreme Court has several options:

• Grant Certiorari and Decide on the Merits: The Court could agree to hear the case in full, including oral arguments.
• Deny Certiorari: The Court might decline to hear the case, leaving the lower court’s decision in place. 
• Issue a Summary Decision: The Court could decide the case without oral arguments, especially if it believes that existing precedents like Bruen provide clear guidance.

Given the significance of these cases and their potential to clarify the application of Bruen, it’s plausible that the Court might opt for a full review. However, if the justices feel that the issues have been adequately addressed in prior rulings, they might choose to resolve the cases without further arguments.

As of now, the Supreme Court has not made a definitive decision regarding these cases. Observers anticipate that the Court may act before the end of its current term in June 2025.

UPDATE;  The United States Supreme Court denied CERT on both cases.  Only they and God know what they were thinking,  

Locked and Loaded at the Supreme Court: Snope v. Garland and Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island Set to Explode into Landmark Second Amendment Rulings

Let me predict that the Supreme Court’s ultimate gunfight is set to restore the Second Amendment. 

The United States Supreme Court has a habit of saving its biggest constitutional thunderclaps for the end of term—and this year is no exception. Two high-stakes Second Amendment battles—Snope v. Garland and Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island—are locked in at SCOTUS, and the justices are not letting them go quietly.

Rather than issuing a routine denial or grant of certiorari, the Court has relisted these cases again and again in conference—an unmistakable signal to seasoned court watchers that the justices are circling something explosive. This pattern strongly suggests that the Court may be preparing to grant certiorari and use these cases to reaffirm and perhaps expand on the principles it laid down in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, 597 U.S. ___ (2022).

In Bruen, the Court made it abundantly clear: the Second Amendment is not a second-class right. Any law that restricts firearm possession must be deeply rooted in the Nation’s history and tradition. That precedent alone puts state bans on so-called “assault weapons” and standard-capacity magazines on thin constitutional ice.

Now, in Snope, which challenges federal bans and interpretations under the National Firearms Act and Gun Control Act, and Ocean State Tactical, which attacks Rhode Island’s ban on magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds, the stakes could not be higher. These cases may answer the critical question: Can governments ban the most popular arms in common use by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes?

The Court’s extended deliberation and repeated relisting of these cases strongly suggest that a majority is weighing how best to write the next chapter in Second Amendment jurisprudence—a chapter that may strike down broad weapon bans and reaffirm that the right to keep and bear arms includes arms that are effective, reliable, and widely owned.

Unfortunately, unless the court decides very quickly to grant CERT and fast track this case which is very unlikely we are going to have to wait at least a year for the Supreme Court to deal with the briefing schedule and oral arguments it’s doubtful we are going to get any relief until 2026

Watch this space—because when the Court finally pulls the trigger, it could redefine the limits of state and federal power over armed self-defense in America.

The Most Troubling Aspect of the Menendez Brothers Crimes

Let’s cut to the chase. Lyle and Erik Menendez didn’t just kill their parents — they executed them in cold blood, with 12-gauge shotguns, inside the luxurious walls of their Beverly Hills mansion. It was a brutal ambush, and it wasn’t long before things started to unravel.

At first, police suspected a mob hit. The scene was that violent. But within seven months, the real story began to emerge — not through clever detective work, but from the brothers themselves, who couldn’t keep their stories straight and spent money like lottery winners on a deadline.

After the August 1989 murders, Lyle and Erik went on a jaw-dropping spending spree. Lyle picked up a Rolex, a Porsche, designer clothes, and even sank money into a restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey. He also paid for Erik’s private tennis coaching. Meanwhile, Erik bought a Jeep, entered tennis tournaments, and indulged in luxury travel and shopping like there was no tomorrow.

Together, they burned through hundreds of thousands of dollars in just six months. They even redecorated the mansion — replacing carpet and reupholstering furniture — before quickly moving out.

Prosecutors called it what it looked like: greed. The defense tried spinning it as a trauma-fueled reaction to years of alleged abuse. But trauma doesn’t come with receipts from Porsche dealerships and five-star hotels. The brothers’ blatant indulgence only reinforced what the public and prosecutors already suspected — that they killed for money. 

Was the “abuse excuse” something they cooked up with their first lawyer Leslie  Abramson?  

It took two trials, but justice caught up. Lyle and Erik were convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The most disturbing part? It wasn’t just the murders — it was the aftermath. The calculated, shameless celebration of their new inheritance-funded freedom, paid for in blood.

I certainly can’t comment on their reportedly excellent prison records.  This sentence was not about reform but rather punishment..  It looks like the punishment is about to end through a resentencing or governor’s commutation.  

Arrested? Smile Like Your Future Depends on It—Because It Probably Does!

So, you’ve just been arrested. Great. Welcome to what is likely not going to be the best day of your life. But hey, this is exactly why you need to flash those pearly whites like you’re posing for a toothpaste commercial—because your booking photo is about to go public, baby!

We’ve all seen those glorious mugshots on TV—faces contorted in despair, rage, or just plain confusion. Some look like they’ve just seen a ghost, others are doing their best “Don Corleone” impression. It’s like a sad talent show for the emotionally wrecked.

Back in the day, booking photos came with that charming slate of police info—height, date, maybe a fun alias. But no more! The cops got tired of being sued because those CSI-style headshots made people look guilty, even when they were just misunderstood lovers of chaos.

Now? Booking photos look like they were snapped between chemistry and gym class. No police info, no context—just you and your “Why me?” face. And trust me, nothing screams “I probably did it” more than a pouty mug or a smirk that says, “Catch me if you can.”

And let’s not forget—if your arrest makes the news (bless your dramatic soul), your mugshot is going viral faster than your aunt’s meatloaf recipe. So do yourself a favor: look cheerful, look innocent, look like you’re on your way to brunch, not jail.

Bottom line: No matter what chaos led to this moment, smile like your lawyer’s retainer depends on it. Because it just might

Local cops using LPR Data captured would be presidential assassin Ryan Wesley Roth.

 

Martin County, FL—An anonymous bystander played a pivotal role in the capture of would-be presidential assassin Ryan Wesley Routh. Using his phone, the individual snapped a photo of Routh’s license plate and quickly alerted authorities. Police utilized License Plate Reader (LPR) technology to track and arrest the suspect.

LPRs are high-resolution cameras that capture license plates, along with the time, date, and location of a vehicle. These devices are either stationary on roads or mounted on vehicles. In this case, a network of LPR cameras in the area helped localize the suspect.

LPR technology is becoming an essential tool in modern law enforcement. It can place a suspect near a crime scene or miles away, offering crucial evidence in trials. Data from LPRs, far more reliable than eyewitness accounts, are increasingly used in court to either incriminate or exonerate suspects. Along with other data related surveillance tools, LPRs have significantly increased crime-solving efficiency.

While the use of LPR technology and operators is protected under the First Amendment, it raises privacy concerns, as it can track individuals without their knowledge. However, its applications extend beyond crime-solving; LPRs have been used in cases of infidelity and other personal investigations. As LPRs proliferate, their impact on both public safety and privacy continues to grow. For those interested in deploying this technology, LPR systems are readily available for purchase on platforms like Amazon.

This incident highlights both the power and the privacy implications of LPR technology, which is becoming more prevalent in law enforcement and personal use.

The Risks of Open Carry for Handguns: Why Concealment is Wiser.

Phoenix, AZ— For many decades, Arizona only permitted the open carry of firearms, reserving concealed carry solely for sworn peace officers. However, open carry of handguns, in particular, is fraught with risks and is more likely to lead to a breach of peace than firearms carried discreetly.

When you openly carry a handgun, you are more likely to encounter unstable individuals who might confront, complain, or even attempt to disarm you. But there’s an even more alarming scenario: imagine someone sees you with a gun, feels threatened, and falsely reports to the police that you pointed the weapon at them. The police respond to find you openly carrying a firearm, and there’s a so-called “victim” willing to lie under oath. In Arizona, aggravated assault laws, especially those involving gun-pointing, are severe, carrying a mandatory five-year prison sentence without parole.

Even if you know you did nothing wrong, the trial may not go in your favor. The accuser could perjure themselves, and the prosecutor might paint you as a danger to society. With no evidence other than your word, the risk of conviction looms large. Facing such a scenario, many people, fearing the harsh sentence, may opt to plead guilty in exchange for probation or a shorter jail term—yet this still results in a felony conviction and a lifetime ban on owning firearms.

In states that only permit open carry, it might actually be safer to risk violating a misdemeanor law that forbids concealed carry. In a self-defense situation, how you carried the gun won’t be easily proven unless you self-incriminate. Arizona, after 14 years of my lobbying efforts eventually allowed for concealed weapons permits and later removed the requirement altogether. Therefore, there’s no practical reason to openly carry a handgun, as doing so diminishes any tactical advantage you might have in a self-defense scenario. It’s best to keep your firearm out of sight and out of mind.

As one of the first firearms safety instructors in the state, I’m proud to say my students have always acted responsibly. When it comes to long guns, however, situations of unrest may necessitate openly carrying rifles or shotguns. Recent history has shown us examples, such as Korean shopkeepers during the Rodney King riots in LA and that Kenosha riot that showed Kyle Rittenhouse defending himself against three thugs trying to kill him. 

While we must defend open carry laws for such situations, it is generally wiser to conceal handguns to avoid unnecessary and potentially life-altering conflicts. Never forget when you’re carrying a weapon conflict avoidance is rule number one.

Television today is like a rotting corpse, decomposing before our eyes

The late Newton Minnow, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, nailed it when he called television a "vast wasteland" of senseless violence, mindless comedy, and ads that make you want to throw up. And that was in 1961! If he could see the state of TV now, he'd probably throw himself off of a broadcast tower just to make it stop.

Reality shows? More like asinine fantasy shows where people compete to see who can be the most ridiculous for the least amount of money. And let’s not forget those Court TV programs featuring folks who seem to think brushing their teeth is a once-in-a-lifetime event. These people parade their petty grievances on national television, seemingly unaware that they should be mortified.

As for network news, it’s like watching a soap opera written by conspiracy theorists. The radical left has hijacked the narrative, and they repeat lies so often, they become truths—at least to anyone still watching.

Newspapers? Well, with over 70% of Americans barely able to read beyond a stop sign, print media doesn't stand a chance.

If it weren’t for streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video, my TVs would’ve been tossed into a landfill years ago. Thank goodness for the internet, or I’d have nothing but static and regret in my living room.

Abortion the reality and truth behind Roe v. Wade

Washington, DC—Let me start by saying I don't have a personal stake in this issue. While I find abortion generally troubling, I acknowledge its necessity in many cases. Roe v. Wade is often misunderstood. The Supreme Court should adhere strictly to the Constitution, not sway with public opinion. However, justices sometimes allow their personal political beliefs to influence their decisions, which is problematic.

In Roe v. Wade, the Court legalized abortion through a complex interpretation, declaring an unwritten Right to Privacy. This right, which wasn't explicitly included by the Founding Fathers, was effectively created without a constitutional amendment. To be clear, there has never been an inherent reproductive right or right to choose—these are terms born out of advocacy.

For "pro-choice" advocates, it's important to note that there has never been a simple majority (50%+1) to legalize abortion nationwide, nor a consensus on when abortion should be permitted in terms of weeks or months. The recent Supreme Court, with a different set of justices, reversed the earlier Burger Court's decision, leaving the abortion issue to individual states. In regions like the Bible Belt, opposition to abortion is strong due to deeply held beliefs about the sanctity of unborn life.

Given the longstanding division on abortion, achieving the support needed for a constitutional amendment is unlikely.

The Supreme Court's makeup during the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 was as follows:

1. Harry Blackmun (appointed by Richard Nixon) – wrote the majority opinion.

2. Warren E. Burger (Chief Justice, appointed by Richard Nixon) – joined the majority.

3. William J. Brennan Jr. (appointed by Dwight D. Eisenhower) – joined the majority.

4. William O. Douglas (appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt) – joined the majority.

5. Thurgood Marshall (appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson) – joined the majority.

6. Lewis F. Powell Jr. (appointed by Richard Nixon) – joined the majority.

7. Potter Stewart (appointed by Dwight D. Eisenhower) – joined the majority.

8. Byron White (appointed by John F. Kennedy) – dissented.

9. William Rehnquist (appointed by Richard Nixon) – dissented.

LA DA Candidates debate before the March 5 Primary Election at the Westside Bar Association Meeting

The Truth Behind Hunter Bidens Gun Law Crime Plea Agreement

Delaware—Let’s begin with the gun violation.  This Federal law was born within the Gun Control Act of 1968 after the assassinations of the Kennedy’s and Martin Luther King.  Of course, guns were blamed for these murders by the hand wringing, gun right haters, much more so, than the killers.  

 

A portion of that 1968 Johnson Administration, federal law dealt with making a requirement that anyone purchasing a gun from a licensed gun dealer had to truthfully fill out what is commonly known as a 4473 form. 

 

The 4473 form asks a lot of questions including if you’re under indictment or been convicted of a crime that carries a prison penalty of more than a year. Additional questions involved mental health status and citizenship.  Later, questions involving Red Flag, domestic abuse and restraining orders we're added to this form.  

 

More Recently the FBI got involved in doing background investigations that became an expensive nightmare because of name similarities, refusal of mental health agencies to provide access to records and massive clerical screwups.

 

The key 4473 question Hunter Biden falsified was, “Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, common narcotic drug or any other controlled substance?”  This was considered a very serious felony crime carrying a punitive ten-year prison sentence.  

 

Now the rub.  The younger Biden will be allowed to enter a diversion program and this specific crime will be completely wiped off his record provided he successfully completes the program.  He may have to do some public service like working for a food bank. For Hunter Biden there is no probation, jail term nor is there a criminal record under this agreement.

 

Was this portion of the plea agreement a sweetheart deal?  Or was it an absolutely necessity considering the United States Supreme Court Bruen decision of a year ago and The Big Guy?

 

President Biden has been screaming for gun bans most of his lifetime political career.  He got a serious Bruen ass kicking with the invalidating  some 20,000 local, state, and federal gun laws. 

 

There can be no doubt that the younger Biden would have to use Bruen to beat the gun form deception crime.  The reality is that criminal cases get through the appellate system much faster than civil cases especially when people are sitting in jail.  The Whitehouse certainly doesn’t want to see the Biden name attached to some case invalidating any portion of the now castrated 1968-gun Control Act. 

 

The resulting massive amount of new gun law court challenges has taken the wrecking ball to gun regulations all over the nation. 

 

Bruen also destroyed requirements outlawing Interstate gun sales and these 4473 forms.  Gun Registration and Serial number requirements are also rapidly on their way to the unconstitutional trash heap.  

 

The Bruen decision held that the founding fathers did not create loopholes allowing gun rights impairments in 1791. 

 

Modern public safety concerns can’t be used as an excuse to impair the Second Amendment.  The only factors that can be involved in making a gun law according to Bruen must be rooted in text, history, and tradition when the Second Amendment was promulgated in 1791.

 

 

As for the two charges connected to Hunter Biden’s tax fraud, I think the Biden run DOJ had to get Hunter Biden’s lawyers to agree to sidestep fighting the gun violation.   So to sweeten the pot, he gets to avoid a free ride to prison on that too.  

 

George Orwell said it best in his book, Animal Farm. “All pigs are equal, but some pigs are more equal than others.”

 

Take that, Wesley Snipes!  I guess Democrats have a two-tiered punishment system that seems to have a racial overtone.  The Biden name is clearly, by far the best kind of White privilege ever!

 

Disingenuous Immigration Whitehouse Policies

 

Washington, DC—Democrats have pretended their open border policy is one of kindness and humanitarianism. That’s pure bullshit.  

We all know that poverty breeds more Democrats.  Stuffing Southern states with illegal aliens will soon turn those Southern  Red States, Blue.  Yes, Democrat politicians are using these unfortunate souls as a tool for purely political purpose.

The reality is, the southern states have had the unfair burden to provide humanitarian needs, along with medical and educational assistance to the illegal aliens. 

The Blue State politicians have, put in place every form of welfare to control their own unemployed, unemployable, impoverished, uneducated, unskilled and chronically lazy people that will vote for them.  It’s all about total control. They don’t need more Democrats in Blue States. 

If the Democrats really cared they’d welcome their new illegals with open arms and provide for them.  Instead they have been strangling and bankrupting those Southern states with these unvetted invaders. Keeping them far away and trapped in impoverished border towns is their goal!

Helping these illegals relocate to the Blue States give them substantially better resources and a real ability to pursue the American dream would be much kinder policy. 

Would you rather start your new job as a dishwasher in El Paso, Texas, or in a trendy Martha’s Vineyard, restaurant where you’d get triple the pay.  We all know the answer to that one!

Governor Abbott of Texas is doing the right thing helping these people relocate to where the money is.

Pam Zekman, A Chicago Legend Retires

Chicago, IL—Okay, retirement was the wrong word to use.  It was obviously the reality that CBS was going trough lean times and Pam Zekman took home a King’s Ransom sized paycheck.  They laid her and a small busload of newsroom faces off in this drastic economy move.  

After a half-century as Chicago's top investigative journalist, Zekman is wealthy and earned herself a dream retirement package.  Don’t shed a tear for this legendary, Queen of the Ambush Interview, she is now off to new adventures! By the way, Zekman influenced me too, more than she will ever know!

The more difficult job falls in the hands if WBBM-TV’s News Director, Jeff Harris.  He must find a leaner, meaner version of Zekman to fill her shoes.  

I know just the top gun investigative reporter and a kick ass producer, perfect for the Chicago market.  The ad revenue has to perk up a bit.  CBS2 knows it must move on and compete.  There is no alternative.  Harris has both the guts and savvy to make the right decision.  Like me, Harris knows that being number one is never enough!

Here is my Happy Trails video for Zekman:  

Covid-19 is Changing TV News Delivery Forever!

Los Angeles, CA--The Covid-19 catastrophe may well change forever the way TV news is gathered and broadcast.  

The nation’s news operations have been forced to have some reporters work from home.  They’re suddenly gathering news as they conduct their routine interviews via Zoom, Skype and Facetime. 

The Multi Media Journalist is a mainstay everywhere except where the photographers unions are politically anchored.  That’s all about to change. 

Drones, smaller and cheaper DSLR type cameras are capturing startling video images.  Quality video live streaming has never been so easy.  The technology learning curve for reporters is no longer an obstacle.

The increased efficiency and cost savings connected to news gathering are really monumental. 

There will always be a need for helicopters, and news crews to chase breaking news.  We need to forever end those ridiculous and expensive reporter’s live shots in front of stale crime scenes that serve no useful purpose whatsoever!  

The result of this will be more and better news stories.  More  reporters and producers can be hired with the cost savings. 

News gathered and reported in the field will have a new look of immediacy with the exciting creativity and style of those sucessful modern YouTube vloggers. 

These may be amazing times if actual news replaces those politically divisive talking heads once again.  Viewers want real journalists, not propaganda purveyors.  Perhaps the term, Fake News will finally disappear. 

I’m convinced the talking heads have driven viewers away from their TV sets. 

Lastly let me say that focus groups have led news managers down the same road for far too long.  It’s understandable, they are comprised of idle people that simply don’t have a life!  

Colt's Resurrected Python Revolver. Does it Live up to that great name?

A Review of a Great Film, SYSTEM CRASHER

Writer and Director, Nora Fingscheidt and me...

Los Angeles, CA--Being a member of the Screen Actors Guild I am blessed to get to see a lot of films and meet the creative forces behind them. That’s exactly what happened tonight as I saw a German film, System Crasher.  

It was a project dreamed up by a lovely young film student by the name of Nora Fingscheidt.   The film began seven years ago as a thought that has culminated in an Oscar competing film in the best foreign film category.  The entire cast was captivating. 

The film stars nine-year-old, Helena Zengel as Benni, a young, somewhat abandoned child.  This child is under care of the government and they can hardly cope with her.  She’s a bright girl and is fiercely independent. 

Benni's real problem is obvious she has been denied a two parent household and all of the love and attention that every child deserves. She’s considered a System Crasher. 

Benni has somewhat dangerous meltdowns that makes placing her in foster homes nearly impossible.  Her care givers do the best they can to tame this wild child under the circumstances.

The film also stars, Albrecht Schuch in a compelling role as Benni's assigned Social Worker Escort, Micha.  Micha crosses the line when he becomes personally involved in a somewhat understandable surrogate parental capacity.   

Just like Micha, you can’t help but fall in love with Benni as she travels through some rather horrific misadventures.

I have to say it’s one of the better films I’ve seen and I wish the writer and director, Nora Fingscheidt a trip up to the Oscar podium in February.  As for the young starlet she’s been visiting with none other than Tom Hanks. We will be seeing a lot more of her.

It soon may be available on Netflix. The English Trailer is below.

Being a member of the Screen Actors Guild I am blessed to get to see a lot of films and meet the creative forces behind them. That’s exactly what happened tonight as I saw a German film, System Crasher.  

It was a project dreamed up by a lovely young film student by the name of Nora Fingscheidt.   The film began seven years ago as a thought that has culminated in an Oscar competing film in the best foreign film category.  The entire cast was captivating. 

The film stars nine-year-old, Helena Zengel as Benni, a young, somewhat abandoned child.  This child is under care of the government and they can hardly cope with her.  She’s a bright girl and is fiercely ind

Katie Hill has Resigned from Congress!

Washington, DC--Bi-Sexual, Democratic Congresswoman Katie Hill announced her resignation today.  This came as her soon to be ex-husband spilled the beans over her sexual activities with at least two subbordinate staffers.  Salacious photos surfaced showing hill naked with a female staffer, smoking a bong on 9/11/01 and another naked shot revealing her pubic area, Nazi Iron Cross tattoo. 

I suspect that there's a lot more to come involving Hill's financial chicanery and I promise that this story is far from over. My question now is what happens to the Million dollar plus 2020 campaign war chest? Hill promised to shake up Washington and she's done just that!  She's been missing since this story broke, choosing to hide behind written statements. Who will catch her with a video camera first to hear and broadcast what she has to say?                      

Our Broken System of Criminal Justice by Paul Huebl

Los Angeles, CA--Due process and our dubious criminal justice system is really not doing well.  

Exonerations are on the rise as exhaustive post conviction investigations expose police, crime lab or prosecutorial misconduct. 

It takes decades to expose wrongful convictions as these victims rot in our prisons. 

This is not about reducing the penalties that criminals deserve.  This is about pure and simple justice and fairness.  

Prosecutors have been given excessive powers in recent years that they nearly always abuse.  Juries almost never hear about the checkered backgrounds of witnesses and so-called victims. The backgrounds of the accused however are nearly always disclosed.  

We routinely convict people in circumstantial cases where the jury guesses guilt or innocence.   If a jury has to guess, that should dictate an acquittal but that’s just not how it works.  

I have worked with the best and worst lawyers.  Even lawyers considered to be excellent, too often overlook or simply dismiss important evidence.  Egos too often obstruct otherwise good lawyers.  It’s a human reality. 

Usually but not always money buys a better legal defense.  

Defense investigation makes or breaks achieving justice.  Unfortunately the vast majority of people practicing that occupation are incredibly unqualified.  They couldn’t find their asses with both hands and a flashlight. 

Too many private investigators spend their time plagiarizing the more attractive websites of their competitors! The formal training of cops in every discipline of evidence collection, interviews, interrogations along with the sciences and use of today’s sweeping computer data is just not generally available in kind to private investigators.

Without real due process and fair trials we are no better than dispensing a form of Fake Justice.  

We need to keep juries far away from Google, Fake News and those outside influences.  However that’s absolutely impossible in this day and age.  

This is not a Liberal-Conservative issue.  This is about what might happen to you or a loved one.