You're facing criminal charges and want to declare your innocence to the jury. Your lawyer advises against it, but you have the right to insist. So, what do you do? There are serious reasons why you might want to avoid testifying. For one, this could be your first time speaking publicly, and you might come off nervous or unprepared—like a deer in headlights. Prosecutors are skilled at asking trick questions designed to make you look guilty, foolish, or both, no matter how you answer. Once you take the stand, prosecutors can dig into your past, even if your previous run-ins with the law are decades old. If you’ve got a criminal record, it will be brought up and used against you, no doubt about it. In self-defense cases, though, it’s almost impossible to avoid testifying. If you have a competent lawyer, they’ll spend significant time preparing you, going over the kinds of questions the prosecutor is likely to ask. You should expect this preparation to take at least half a day,...

Los Angeles, CA— In the 1980s, divorce lawyers faced a significant challenge when court clerks began assisting couples in navigating their divorces without legal representation. Though the process was somewhat rudimentary, many couples found satisfaction in bypassing attorney fees, paying only the necessary filing costs. This trend soon expanded, with do-it-yourself kits for divorce, wills, and bankruptcy becoming widely available. Today, a much larger disruption has arrived—AI. With the advent of AI, legal complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery, and other essential court documents can now be expertly prepared, advocating effectively for individuals and entities alike. These documents are being generated with precision, citing the latest and most complex case law, complete with accurate footnotes. Moreover, oral arguments can now be drafted by AI, allowing litigants to read them directly in court. This technology could even empower jailhouse lawyers to elevate their cases, e...

Los Angeles, CA— a lot of my readers know that I preach that you obtain first aid training and have a trauma kit available for serious and life-threatening injuries, including gunshot wounds, and stabbings.  The current method is to apply a tourniquet, tightly pack gauze and a hemostatic agent into the wound.  Well, you were shoving your fingers and gauze into someone’s wound. They’re gonna be screaming in pain .  Times change and thankfully smart people come along like in this case and gave us an exciting new method. The product is self is made from algae and it comes in a syringe without a needle, and you simply apply it to the bleeding area.  This is much less traumatic for the patient and the application is incredibly simplified.   The product is not yet for sale, but I believe it will be available over-the-counter very soon.  If you believe in self-defense and preparation for violent times you are going to need a trauma kit with adequate supplies...

  Across Europe, there is a noticeable shift towards conservative nationalism, as voters express their frustrations with the ongoing challenges posed by large-scale immigration, particularly from Muslim countries. In countries like Germany, France, and England, recent elections have reflected this trend, with nationalist candidates gaining ground.   Supporters of multiculturalism, are aligned with the far left, have been quick to label these conservatives as Right wing extremists, even comparing them to Nazis. However, many Europeans are growing increasingly vocal in their demands for stronger immigration controls, arguing that the newcomers have not integrated into the host cultures and that the resulting social tensions, including exploding crime rates, have reached a critical point. Incidents of violence, such as rapes, stabbings, and thefts, have become alarmingly frequent, prompting governments to take measures like compensating retail businesses for losses due to rampant...

Chicago, IL—This story begins in my hometown, where I was drafted into the Army during the peak of the Vietnam War (1968-1970).    Growing up as a fighter, I was ready for combat even as a teenager. Though I had no desire to join the military, I knew that getting drafted was a real probability, and I had to prepare myself to face it. During this time, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara significantly lowered the intelligence requirements for military enlistment and recruited large numbers of petty criminals.    Many of these recruits, often referred to as 'McNamara’s morons,' struggled to complete basic training, with many going AWOL or getting into other trouble. Those who couldn’t adjust left the military with less than honorable discharges, though some did manage to turn things around and become successful soldiers despite their limited intellectual capabilities. The nickname 'McNamara’s morons' was fitting for many of these recruits, who mostly volunteered to jo...

Thugs sought in CTA robbery Chicago, IL—A federal judge just obliterated a portion of Illinois law that previously barred people with concealed weapon licenses from carrying them on public transportation. Now, thugs targeting innocent men and women on the CTA might find themselves on the wrong end of a gun. The tables have turned, and criminals may soon be the ones ending up in black rubber body bags.     Back in the day, when the CTA had its own plainclothes police force, and later when Chicago cops did undercover work on the CTA, the bodies of these thugs routinely piled up at the Cook County Morgue. It looks like history is about to repeat itself.    There were so many justifiable shootings politicians ordered the cops to only wear their uniforms so the offenders were not caught off guard.    Politicians knew that allowing that enforcement tactic to continue would ignite perilous racial tensions.   Chicago’s subway predators are now in for some...

Chicago, IL—The Windy City is bracing for chaos. Fences are up, businesses are boarded, and the National Guard is assembling. Cops are getting their final briefings. ANTIFA soldiers are reportedly flooding in by the thousands, alongside hordes of anti-Semitic Palestinians planning their actions. Chicago police officers have been thoroughly castrated, knowing full well that any attempt to stop the violence could get them fired or even prosecuted. The National Guard will be there with empty weapons, serving as little more than scarecrows. Private security agencies will be stretched to their limits, but they won't be much help either. The local legacy media is hyping the tension, so if you live in central Chicago, it’s a good time to either get out of town or hunker down in a bunker. Our country has never been this divided in living memory. We’re staring down a battle between constitution-defending patriots and the Democrats/Communists. The only question is, how violent will i...

Washington, DC — In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in the landmark case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen.  The Bruen decision struck down most, if not all, laws that restricted the carrying of concealed weapons in New York State. Additionally, several other gun-related cases that were previously decided contrary to the Second Amendment by various federal circuit courts of appeals are now being reconsidered. These cases involve issues such as so-called assault weapons, magazine capacity limits, waiting periods, age requirements for gun ownership, non-violent felons in possession of firearms, and other related matters. The Supreme Court granted certiorari, vacated the previous opinions of the courts of appeals, and remanded the cases back to the lower courts for decisions consistent with the 135-page Bruen ruling. This process has been ongoing for the past two years, and these cases are expected to resurface as the Supreme Court reconv...

Phoenix, AZ— It all began in the 1980s. I clearly remember groups of butch lesbians dressed like Hells Angels gang members demonstrating on Jefferson Street, demanding stronger domestic violence laws. The push at the time was to create tougher court restraining orders and to punish cowardly men who physically and emotionally abused women. These same groups also sought tax-supported shelters for battered women. Those advocating for stricter laws ultimately succeeded, but things didn’t unfold as planned. As a licensed private investigator and court process server, I found myself serving these orders on lesbians who were allegedly abusing each other. Obtaining restraining orders that eject a person from their own home and confiscate firearms requires only a single, unsupported allegation. Although there is a hearing later, the accused doesn’t get a public defender since these cases are considered civil matters, meaning due process is minimal at best. I also discovered that the batt...

  Chicago, IL—I was born and raised here, growing up in challenging circumstances with a dysfunctional, single mother who often left me to fend for myself. Whether she abandoned me with friends or sent me off to a boys' home for three years, I was forced to navigate a childhood of extreme poverty and neglect. By age 14, I had no choice but to get a full-time job and find my own apartment, or face being placed into foster care. Survival meant lying about my age, which I did to secure a job at Jake’s Pup in the Ruff in the Uptown neighborhood. By day, I attended Senn High School, and by night, I ran the hotdog stand alone. I found a small apartment and convinced the landlord I was 18. From there, things gradually improved, and I was thrust into adulthood much earlier than most. The reason I share this background is to highlight my understanding of the realities of poverty, hunger, and parental neglect—issues that plague Chicago’s ghettos. However, despite those hardships, I didn’t gr...