Hello everyone.
Through the course of the last couple of years I have invested some time in keeping abreast and informing myself of the figment we are born and indoctrinated into. A moment has arrived for me to stand and discount the illusory veil.
I've been doubling down and spending time reading and seeing how to implement information from this forum and other sources in preparation for my still largely ignorant stance in refuting a coercive action taken against me.
This summer in anticipation for a birthday celebration for a family member I spent a Friday meeting with several individuals locally I found on craigslist, made appointments over the telephone, and intended on purchasing items needed for the party. The last appointment in the day was a 2 hour away and upon my arrival I was asked that I remain patient and wait on their property for them to conclude a scheduled hardware service taking longer than expected to complete. Hours past until we could finally load my truck and complete our business.
Afterwards, I offered the gentlemen cash in hand to pay for the goods and allow me to be on my way. His son and neighbor were present and I made it clear I was already upset at the unexpected time lost and needing to travel in rush hour traffic back home. The gentlemen refused to accept payment insisting that his mother be paid as she was the one who listed the item on craigslist.
I drove to his home and negotiated with his mother over the amount having her agree to discounting it due to the circumstances. The total amount in question was $70. Later in the evening he phoned me requesting that I mail him the full amount. I disagreed.
Months later a McHenry County police officer phoned me noting a pending investigation on a theft accusation. I ignore the police. A month ago while traveling in my automobile a man in a red and blu lit vehicle signaled for me to stop, abducted me, and towed my automobile. I was 'served' an arrest warrant, documented, and forfeited bail money.
In looking to minimize any greater damage inflicted on my person I presented myself on the date requested by the 'judge' and was informed that the People of the State of Illinois, present physically in the form of a female plaintiff, are accusing me of larceny. I communicated to the judge I will be representing myself in propria persona, I inquired into the nature and basis of the charges, asked whether the damaged party was present, admitted not understanding the charges, and stood mute not answering their request for a plea. He threatened to arrest me for contempt and questioned my competence in my failing to plead (not)guilty, unwillingness to explicitly state my knowing the meaning of the judges' "socially accepted concept of 'theft'", and practicing my right to remain silent.
The judge provided me with documents titled 'WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL', 'AFFADAVIT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND ORDER APPROVING/DENYING PUBLIC DEFENDER', and 'WAIVER OF COUNSEL/ATTORNEY', and explicitly insisted I hire an attorney, granted a continuance, doubted my competency to perform discovery, and requested I arrive for the next court date with the documents signed if not accompanied by an attorney.
I discovered that the court room has an integrated 'Electronic Recording' system. I have contacted the Court Administrator and requested a transcript for my first appearance. I have also contacted a licensed recorder who recommends I simply use the building's integrated 'ER' system. I think in my interest I ought to hire the 3rd party recorder but will need to serve notice to the court and was informed the plaintiff may deny admission of the hired recorders transcripts(?!). I will be bringing my own recorder with too.
Beyond that, I've got a little bit of time and have been reading the 22nd Circuit Court rules, stickies and threads on this forum, and material by Marc Stevens. I am trying to enhance my ability to remain offensive but not argumentative with my inquiries and asking prudent questions since my first appearance was mostly defensive and reactionary. I am trying to figure out whether I should attempt to get a postponement and request a jury or keep the existing upcoming date and try again in facing the plaintiff and judge and doing my best in questioning the smj and cause of action. Is there any reason to serve them the documents they requested?
This case is meant to give me some practice in said environment and experience with the philosophy it entails. I would not mind outboxing the judge on his turf as I have not spent much time and am not prepared in conducting discovery etc. The transaction was based on a verbal contract, I have no receipt, and the family has witnesses biased to their interest. I fail to understand how this is a criminal case. Note, I will try anything 'reasonable' but I am not looking to risk spending time in the can with big Jake.
-If my techniques serve no benefit during the next court date can I simply motion for another continuance and try another angle next time?
-What if the judge denies the continuance and what might the plaintiff have up their sleeve?
-What's the best method to put in check the sheriff's assault/battery-like behavior when they grab/control your arm/person and threaten you to move, sit etc?
-Any specific points of interest I ought to investigate to strengthen my position?
The judge was already getting very nervous and stressed with my previous performance and unwillingness to submit to his charade which made the sheriff and spectators all the more tense.
Through the course of the last couple of years I have invested some time in keeping abreast and informing myself of the figment we are born and indoctrinated into. A moment has arrived for me to stand and discount the illusory veil.
I've been doubling down and spending time reading and seeing how to implement information from this forum and other sources in preparation for my still largely ignorant stance in refuting a coercive action taken against me.
This summer in anticipation for a birthday celebration for a family member I spent a Friday meeting with several individuals locally I found on craigslist, made appointments over the telephone, and intended on purchasing items needed for the party. The last appointment in the day was a 2 hour away and upon my arrival I was asked that I remain patient and wait on their property for them to conclude a scheduled hardware service taking longer than expected to complete. Hours past until we could finally load my truck and complete our business.
Afterwards, I offered the gentlemen cash in hand to pay for the goods and allow me to be on my way. His son and neighbor were present and I made it clear I was already upset at the unexpected time lost and needing to travel in rush hour traffic back home. The gentlemen refused to accept payment insisting that his mother be paid as she was the one who listed the item on craigslist.
I drove to his home and negotiated with his mother over the amount having her agree to discounting it due to the circumstances. The total amount in question was $70. Later in the evening he phoned me requesting that I mail him the full amount. I disagreed.
Months later a McHenry County police officer phoned me noting a pending investigation on a theft accusation. I ignore the police. A month ago while traveling in my automobile a man in a red and blu lit vehicle signaled for me to stop, abducted me, and towed my automobile. I was 'served' an arrest warrant, documented, and forfeited bail money.
In looking to minimize any greater damage inflicted on my person I presented myself on the date requested by the 'judge' and was informed that the People of the State of Illinois, present physically in the form of a female plaintiff, are accusing me of larceny. I communicated to the judge I will be representing myself in propria persona, I inquired into the nature and basis of the charges, asked whether the damaged party was present, admitted not understanding the charges, and stood mute not answering their request for a plea. He threatened to arrest me for contempt and questioned my competence in my failing to plead (not)guilty, unwillingness to explicitly state my knowing the meaning of the judges' "socially accepted concept of 'theft'", and practicing my right to remain silent.
The judge provided me with documents titled 'WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL', 'AFFADAVIT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND ORDER APPROVING/DENYING PUBLIC DEFENDER', and 'WAIVER OF COUNSEL/ATTORNEY', and explicitly insisted I hire an attorney, granted a continuance, doubted my competency to perform discovery, and requested I arrive for the next court date with the documents signed if not accompanied by an attorney.
I discovered that the court room has an integrated 'Electronic Recording' system. I have contacted the Court Administrator and requested a transcript for my first appearance. I have also contacted a licensed recorder who recommends I simply use the building's integrated 'ER' system. I think in my interest I ought to hire the 3rd party recorder but will need to serve notice to the court and was informed the plaintiff may deny admission of the hired recorders transcripts(?!). I will be bringing my own recorder with too.
Beyond that, I've got a little bit of time and have been reading the 22nd Circuit Court rules, stickies and threads on this forum, and material by Marc Stevens. I am trying to enhance my ability to remain offensive but not argumentative with my inquiries and asking prudent questions since my first appearance was mostly defensive and reactionary. I am trying to figure out whether I should attempt to get a postponement and request a jury or keep the existing upcoming date and try again in facing the plaintiff and judge and doing my best in questioning the smj and cause of action. Is there any reason to serve them the documents they requested?
This case is meant to give me some practice in said environment and experience with the philosophy it entails. I would not mind outboxing the judge on his turf as I have not spent much time and am not prepared in conducting discovery etc. The transaction was based on a verbal contract, I have no receipt, and the family has witnesses biased to their interest. I fail to understand how this is a criminal case. Note, I will try anything 'reasonable' but I am not looking to risk spending time in the can with big Jake.
-If my techniques serve no benefit during the next court date can I simply motion for another continuance and try another angle next time?
-What if the judge denies the continuance and what might the plaintiff have up their sleeve?
-What's the best method to put in check the sheriff's assault/battery-like behavior when they grab/control your arm/person and threaten you to move, sit etc?
-Any specific points of interest I ought to investigate to strengthen my position?
The judge was already getting very nervous and stressed with my previous performance and unwillingness to submit to his charade which made the sheriff and spectators all the more tense.
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Wow.... sounds like it is everybody else's fault and I can see how you must be found not guilty.