Keene Police’s prosecutor Jean Kilham is out to get me for being “resident” and not getting a NH driver license, however she knows her case is junk and dropped the criminal charge that was originally filed. Kilham admitted to me that she has now brought her case to the DMV where the burden of proof is lower, since it’s not a court, but an administrative tribunal. Ultimately her goal is the suspension of my so-called “privileges” to drive in the land known as New Hampshire. Her argument for this is not that I am a dangerous driver (never had an accident or conviction for any manner of dangerous operation), but that I’ve been disobedient. In her terminology, I’ve “misused and abused” the roads and system, by choosing to not be a “resident” and therefore not be liable for getting a license or registering cars in NH. Here’s the video of the full hearing:
After a nearly 45 minute verbal throwdown regarding the applicability of the constitution and statutes between Marc Stevens and the DMV hearings administrator, Michael King, King disconnects Marc (more…)
In case you needed more proof that New Hampshire is the place to be around the coolest liberty activists in the world, here’s an epic half-hour video of footage from Buzz’s Big Gay Dance Party at Porcfest 2013!
Bonus cool points that it was shot and edited by liberty-loving state rep Mike Sylvia.
If you’re LGBT and love liberty – you are welcome in this awesome movement. Join the Free State Project, and get to New Hampshire ASAP!
Despite the bill not being optimal, it’s still a step in the direction of more personal freedom and choice. It took much effort on the part of liberty-oriented state reps as well as volunteers at groups like MPP.org and the NH Coalition for Common Sense, founded by Free State Project participant Matt Simon. Kudos to everyone who worked to make this happen. The next step will hopefully be more legislation that eases up the ridiculous restrictions that Hassan put in this legislation, so patients can access legal cannabis sooner. This current statute forces them to wait until the state’s dispensaries are ready to distribute, which could be years.
Recently I had the “residency” charge against me dropped by Keene police prosecutor Jean M. Kilham. Kilham had wanted me convicted for allegedly being a “resident” and not having gotten an NH driver’s license. In order to convict me, Kilham would have had to have proven I am a resident, which is a legal term that has certain obligations attached to it, like registering cars and getting an NH driver’s license. The most obvious question is what obligation do I have to become a resident at all? Is it simply that men with guns are threatening me? Even by their own rules, RSA 21:6 makes it clear that a different legal status exists in NH’s system called “inhabitant”. It has the exact same definition as resident, but without all the requirements that come with residency (Lots of statues are written to apply only to residents, not inhabitants.) The difference between “resident” and “inhabitant” is that one must intend to be a resident. This is borne out by their own statute, RSA 259:88 that states:
no person shall be deemed to be a resident who claims residence in any other state for any purpose
That makes it pretty clear that residency is a status that people must seek. If I can avoid being an NH resident simply by claiming residency in another state, then that means I would have to change my mind, should I want to become a NH resident. I have yet to see any reason to become an NH resident rather than an inhabitant. It seems to me that residency only comes with obligations and no benefits. If you can think of a benefit, please post a comment.
Kilham admitted to me when she nolle prossed the charge that she was going to send her information to the DMV in NH because the burden of proof is much lower at a DMV administrative hearing. (That’s her admitting she has a lousy case.) She said she hopes they pull my “privileges” to drive for a year. Sure enough, I received a packet of information this week informing me that I am “ordered” to appear on Friday, July 26th at 1pm at the DMV offices in Concord. (more…)
Keene district court judge L. Phillips Runyon has dismissed the case brought against me regarding their claim that I need to have interconnected, AC-operated smoke detectors in my tenants’ home, which was raided by code enforcers and the fire chief in 2012. After a court hearing on the validity of the warrant authorizing the search in the first place, Runyon issued an order invalidating the fire inspection part of the search warrant and throwing out all evidence collected by the fire chief, Gary LaFreniere. The city’s attorney, Thom Mullins then motioned the court to reconsider, which was denied. Meanwhile, I filed a motion to dismiss the case, since the complaint was written by the fire chief, whose evidence had been deemed inadmissible.
That motion has been granted. Case dismissed! This case is a perfect example of why homeowners should not roll over for code enforcement and zoning threats. Many times, like this one, the state aggressors don’t even have a valid case under their own system’s rules! You never find out if you just take the plea deal or do as they are demanding. It’s people’s continued capitulation that just encourages the state people to continue to come up with new ways to control you and your friends and family. I suggest you don’t take the plea(more…)
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