Author: JonahCravey

Geographical Equity In Policing

(Disclaimer: This article is only the blogger’s opinion and should not be considered legal advice, nor should be depended upon as a proper defense in court. The reader should always seek the advice of a reputable attorney) From the start of my career, I observed a trend in law enforcement that I personally felt was,… Continue reading Geographical Equity In Policing

Maritime Law: Is The Law Of The High Seas Also The Law Of The Land?

Sovereign Citizens (SovCits, Nationals, or whatever the flavor of the month is as far as how they identify themselves) will tell a police officer that they are not obligated to obey statutory laws (laws enacted by the state, county or city), but are under common law (judicial rulings setting precedent, such as case laws) and… Continue reading Maritime Law: Is The Law Of The High Seas Also The Law Of The Land?

Operating Under Color Of Law

This is now a favorite phrase of SovCits (Sovereign Citizens, Nationals, Moorish or whatever they decide to call themselves nowadays). “Operating under color of law” is how they describe those who enforce and prosecute violations of statutory laws against those who commit them. This involves police officers, prosecutors, judges, city and state officials, and even… Continue reading Operating Under Color Of Law

“I’m not driving, Officer. I’m traveling!!”

I chose this photo because it is the perfect picture (funny pun) of taking the archaic and modernizing it. From what I understand, it is a modern day horse pulled carriage in Poland. This represents what most Sovereign Citizens on the highways today attempt to accomplish when pulled over by law enforcement, and, even if… Continue reading “I’m not driving, Officer. I’m traveling!!”

“Where’s The Corpus Delicti?” (The Injured Party)

Corpus Delicti, a Latin term meaning “The Body of the Crime”, has been a misguided argument within the Sovereign Citizen movement, especially in these last years. On one traffic stop ,where I caught the motorist committing a traffic infraction, the motorist kept asking “What’s the crime? Where’s the Corpus Delicti? Where’s the injured party?” To… Continue reading “Where’s The Corpus Delicti?” (The Injured Party)

The Significance of the Third Offense Misdemeanor (In Virginia)

When I was browsing the photos on Unsplash trying to decide what illustration best suits this blog, I came across this photo that reminded me of an incident that occurred in the wee hours in a neighborhood under construction. I was patrolling back in the area where the construction company kept their materials, mostly under… Continue reading The Significance of the Third Offense Misdemeanor (In Virginia)

Victim Blaming VS Good Sense

If you look at the photo, that is the reason I did not use “common” sense for the title. It seems to be an endangered species. To illustrate, I just watched a YouTube video where a teenage girl (looked like 16 or 17) was standing on the outside of the escalator, grabbed a hold of… Continue reading Victim Blaming VS Good Sense

Officer, You Have Just Ruined My Life!!

I have heard this statement numerous times in my career while conducting traffic enforcement. It comes from those who do not wish to take any responsibility for their driving behavior, but blame the officer for their “misfortune”. They throw in our face the fact that we have “discretion” and if we weren’t such a (insert… Continue reading Officer, You Have Just Ruined My Life!!

The Season Of Peace

The Prophet Isaiah, by the inspiration of God, fortold the virgin birth of Jesus Christ nearly 600 years before the event. It would bring shepherds from out of their fields, bring wise men from the east, and would split time itself in half. In the prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 9:6, the prophet reveals several titles… Continue reading The Season Of Peace