McDade, David Kent

CourtCourt of Appeals of Texas
DecidedAugust 19, 2015
DocketWR-83,763-01
StatusPublished

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Cause No. § David Kent McDade, § in the COURT OF CRIMMINAL APPEALS § TRAVIS COUNTY § AUSTIN, TEXAS Petitioner § § PETITION FOR § WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS § BY A PEOPLE IN STATE v. § CONSTRUCTIVE CUSTODY § (NOT SENTENCED TO DEATH) § City of Austin, "Officer Lee Knouse Badge # § Re: Austin Municipal Court 5931 ,""Supervisor," "Second Officer," Sherry § CASE NUMBER(S) 8171190, 8171191, M. Statman, Mitchell B. Solomon, Barbara L. § 8171192,8171200,8171201/8263463 Garcia, Stephen T. Vieorito, Bianca Bentzin, § Devin Rourke, Mathew McCabe, Robert § (VERIFIED) Davis, Diane Montoya, Michelle Rich, Ryan § Zapata, and Deshone Sauls, § Date: August 19, 2015 § §Magistrate:_ _ _ _ _ __ Respondents § §

COMES NOW David Kent McDade (hereinafter McDade/"People"), a People of Texas, and

petitions the above-entitled court of record for a writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of

constructive custody and restraint ofliberty of said McDade who is a People ofTexas neither in

the capacity of a citizen ofthe United States nor a citizen ofthe State ofTexas, and who is not

subject to the jurisdiction of the following Custodians:

RECEIVED IN COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS

City of Austin (a legal fiction) AUG 19 2015 301 West 2"d

Austin, TX. 78701

Sherry M. Stateman (a Austin Municipal Court Judge),

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS Page 1 of27 700 E. Seventh St.

Barbara L. Garcia (a Austin Municipal Court Judge),

700 E. Seventh St.

Mitchell B. Solomon (a Austin Municipal Court Judge),

Stephen T. Vigorito (a Austin Municipal Court Judge),

Diane Montoya, (an Affiant),

Ryan Zapata, (an Affiant),

Deshone Sauls, (an Affiant and a City Deputy Clerk),

Michelle Rich, (a City Deputy Clerk),

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS Page 2 of27 700 E. Seventh St.

Devin Rourke (an Assistant City attorney),

Bianca Bentzin (Chief Prosecutor City of Austin),

Mathew McCabe (Assistant City Attorney),

Robert Davis (Assistant City Attorney),

Lee Knouse (Austin Municipal Police Officer),

715 E. Eighth St.

Austin, TX. 78701 (

"Supervisor" (Austin Municipal Police Officer),

Austin~ TX. 78701

"Second Officer" (Austin Municipal Police Officer),

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS Page 3 of27 715 E. Eighth St.

LAW OF THIS CASE

The accompanying Attachment "A" is incorporated by reference as though fully stated herein.

Petitioner May Prosecute A Writ Of Habeas Corpus To Inquire Into The Cause Of The

Restraint.

1. Application for a writ of habeas corpus shall be in writing signed and verified by the person

for whose relief it is intended or by someone acting in his behalf. [28 USC Sec. 2242]

2. Every person unlawfully committed, detained, confined or restrained of his liberty, under any pretense whatever, may prosecute a writ ofhabeas corpus to inquire into the cause of such imprisonment or restraint. The writ of habeas corpus is a writ of right, and shall never be suspended. The Legislature shall enact laws to render the remedy speedy and effectual. [The Texas Constitution Art. 1. Bill of Rights Sec. 12.], The writ ofhabeas corpus is the remedy to be used when any person is restrained in his liberty. [Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1. Code of Criminal Procedure Chap. 1. General Provisions Art. 1.08], [Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1. Code of Criminal Procedure Chap. 11. Habeas Corpus], [Ex parte Rich, 194 S. W.3d 508,510], [Ex parte Robinson, 641 S. W.2d 552, 553]

3. Availability of writ. Writ of habeas corpus is available to allow presentation of questions of law that cannot otherwise be reviewed, or that are so important as to render ordinary procedure inadequate and justify extraordinary remedy. [Ex parte Robbins, 360 S. W.3d 446, 458 (Tex. Crim. App.20 11 ),

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS Page 4 of27 4. Scope of Writ. The writ of habeas corpus is intended to be applicable to all such cases of

confinement and restraint, where there is no lawful right in the person exercising the power, or

where, though the power in fact exists, it is exercised in a manner or degree not sanctioned by

law. [Tex. CCP ChapllArt. 11.23]

Constructive Custody. The availability of the writ of habeas corpus does not depend on the

actual detention of petitioner in prison. It is also available where petitioner is constructively in

custody and subject to restraint [Tex. CCP Chap11Art. 11.21, 22,23] [Ex parte Canada, 754

S.W.2d 660,666 (Tex.Crim.App.1988)] [Ex parte Robinson, 641S. W.2d 552,553] (In re

Petersen(1958)51 Cal2d 177,181,331 P2d24).

5. This habeas corpus is prosecuted because the taking of the People into custody was without

due process. The respondent's court acted as a nisi prius court, except that the jurisdiction was

fraudulently acquired without David Kent McDade's volunteering or knowingly agreeing to the

proceeding. Gonzalez v. United States, 553 U.S. 242 (12 May 2008) ("If the parties consent")

(construing 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)).

6. The nisi prius court is in fact a nisi prius court falsa because respondent has taken unlawful

dominion of McDade so as to deprive him of his court. McDade should be immediately released

so that he may return to the jurisdiction of his own court.

7. McDade is subject to unlawful constructive custody and restraint. McDade is thus petitioning

for a writ of habeas corpus.

Restraint. By "restraint" is meant the kind of control which one person exercises over another, not to confine him within certain limits, but to subject him to the general authority and power of the person claiming such right. [Tex. CCP Chapl1Art. 11.22]

WRITOFHABEASCORPUS Page 5 of27 Because No Jurisdictional Basis For Custody Has Been Proffered Or Stated A Writ Of

Habeas Corpus Should Issue.

8. Broad Meaning of Jurisdiction on Habeas Corpus. For purposes of the writ of habeas corpus,

as for purposes of prohibition or certiorari, the term "jurisdiction" is not limited to its

fundamental meaning, and in such proceedings judicial acts may be restrained or annulled if they

are determined to be in excess of the court's powers as defined by constitutional provision,

statute, or rules developed by courts (In re Zerbe (1964) 60 Cal2d 666, 667-668, 36 CalRptr 286,

388 P2d 192).

9. The liberty of the People is restrained by the Custodians:

A. McDade is in constructive custody by color of the authority of the State of

Texas and/or the Custodians, and was committed for trial before some court

thereof; [28 USC 2241(c)(l)]

B. McDade is in custody in violation of the Constitution or laws of the United

States; [28 USC 2241(c) (3)]

10. Although the true cause of custody ofMcDade is unknown, McDade on information

believes that the claim or authority is under color of law in violation of the Constitutions for the

Republic of Texas and the United States of America. The true basis for jurisdiction by the

Custodians has never been proffered or stated. McDade, as one of the People, has never

knowingly or voluntarily agreed to such jurisdiction. McDade has disputed and disputes any

factual allegation that he has so agreed.

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS Page 6 of27 11. The jurisdictional facts leading up to the custody and restraint are unknown to the People.

The jurisdictional facts by which the Custodians presume to continue to deprive the People of his

court are unknown to the People.

12.

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