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Corruption Exposed

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According to the text, what was the basis for the motion to dismiss the action against the Highway Patrolman?

The Highway Patrolman did not receive notice of the tax.

The Highway Patrolman was guilty of false imprisonment.

The complaint failed to state a claim against the Defendant upon which relief can be granted. (correct)

The Highway Patrolman did not commit a breach of peace.

According to the text, what is the purpose of the Common Law rules and procedures mentioned?

To safeguard the corrupt police state system

To protect and preserve liberty (correct)

To allow arbitrary and summary arrests

To restrict police procedure

What is the term used in the text for unlawfully depriving someone of their liberty?

False imprisonment (correct)

Summary arrest

Improper procedure

Arbitrary arrest

According to the text, what is false imprisonment?

Being arrested without committing a breach of peace or felony. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what was the complaint against the Highway Patrolman?

False imprisonment and assault. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the most common violation committed by governments against the rights of citizens?

Arbitrary and summary arrests Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the book mentioned in the text?

To detail the limitations and requirements of government officers in making arrests Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the only fact a Plaintiff needs to show to have a prima facie case?

Being arrested or deprived of liberty Signup and view all the answers

What does the assistant Attorney General claim is the test for the lawfulness of Plaintiff's arrest?

Probable cause Signup and view all the answers

What does the judge conclude regarding the exercise of discretion giving rise to official immunity?

It seems to be a classic case of that type of exercise Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the appeal of the case when it was taken to the State Supreme Court?

It was dismissed Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legal Concepts and Proceedings

The motion to dismiss the action against the Highway Patrolman was based on the claim of official immunity.

Common Law and False Imprisonment

The purpose of Common Law rules and procedures is to safeguard individual rights and liberties.
Unlawfully depriving someone of their liberty is referred to as false imprisonment.

The Case Against the Highway Patrolman

The complaint against the Highway Patrolman was for false imprisonment.
To have a prima facie case, a Plaintiff only needs to show that they were detained against their will.

Government Violations and Legal Procedures

The most common violation committed by governments against citizens' rights is false imprisonment.
The purpose of the book mentioned in the text is to discuss the law surrounding false imprisonment.

Official Immunity and Judicial Discretion

The assistant Attorney General claims that the test for the lawfulness of the Plaintiff's arrest is whether the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the Plaintiff committed a crime.
The judge concludes that the exercise of discretion by the officer giving rise to official immunity is not supported.

Appeal and State Supreme Court

The appeal of the case was taken to the State Supreme Court.

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Test your knowledge on corrupt and oppressive times with this quiz! Explore a case involving a highway patrolman and the charges of no driver's license and evading motor vehicle tax. Discover the shocking details and implications of this incident.