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EYES ON ARKANSAS
Arkansas Journal Sep 1999Arkansas Journal Sep 1999 IIArkansas Journal Oct 1999Arkansas Journal Nov 1999Arkansas Journal Dec 1999Arkansas Journal Jan 2000Arkansas Journal Feb 2000THE CUMMINS UNIT
A Wife Tours CumminsTHE VARNER UNIT
A Tour of VarnerDARK AND EVIL THINGS
Things That Go BumpCause of Death Brain TumorBlame the InmateHow to Cover ADC ButtsAre You In A Hurry BoyMEDICAL NEGLECT
Emergency OnlyTo Read A Book Would Be HeavenLook Out BelowWillards Great BattleCRIMINAL ACTS OF ADC STAFF
The Death of Eddie BagbyPepper Spray AssaultARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD
The Infamous Dr YoungThe Infamous Dr Young IIDARK AND EVIL MONSTERS
Dark and Evil MonstersDark and Evil ADC DirectorSECURITY MATTERS
ADC Security 101Escaped Murderer Kills 2 MoreEscaped Murderer Part IIRolf to Huckabee on SecurityTALES FROM HELL
Food FightPoison FoodMATTERS OF PISS & DEFECATION
Number 10 DefecationIn the BushesNo One In the BuildingFeces AnyoneARKANSAS JUSTICE
Kids Cops and Confessions 1Kids Cops and Confessions 2Arkansas Private PrisonsWest Memphis 3Ron Fields A Long Way to FallARKANSAS HEROES
Arkansas HeroesFather Franz and Deacon KingKelly DudaMara LeverittDARK & EVIL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Victim of Murdered FriendsEDITORIALS
Hey TurkeysAn Eye for an Eye Part IAn Eye for an Eye ContinuedNecessary ChangesMCI Rapes Inmates FamiliesArkansas Prison Phone HistoryBlueprint of a ConspiracyThe Conspiracy of CompromiseLinksILLEGAL SENTENCING & CLEMENCY
Foreword to Legal DiscussionsApparent Illegalities Part 1Apparent Illegalities Part 2Apparent Illegalities Part 3Apparent Illegalities Part 4Apparent Illegalities Part 5DEATH QUALIFIED JURIES
Death Qualified Juries Part 1Death Qualified Juries Part 2Death Qualified Juries Part 3Death Qualified Juries Part 4Death Qualified Juries Part 5THE EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY CARROT
The Clemency Carrot Part IThe Clemency Carrot Part IIThe Clemency Carrot Part IIIThe Clemency Carrot Part IVThe Clemency Carrot Part VThe Clemency Carrot Part VIUpdateVERSE
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| An Introduction to Arkansas Justice |
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| The discussions contained in this section are written for the layman; the countless moms and dads, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters of a defendant or prisoner who will in fact, find themselves betrayed by "the system" in which they so unquestioningly trusted. This is for those who will painfully discover that Arkansas has its own brand of "justice", and that the arena of crime and punishment bears little resemblance in the real world to what is popularly depicted on television and in Hollywood movies. I empathize and sympathize with the thousands of decent people who will learn the bitter truth the hard way. Over the years, I have heard, felt, and shared the anguish of many such people who then wanted "to do something" about an injustice perpetrated against someone they cared about. It soon became an impossibility to attempt to explain what was wrong, why it was wrong, and how to go about trying to do something about it, to mom after mom and dad after dad. Therefore, with the content of this web site, and those to which it is linked, I hope to say in one place and at one time at least a few things that should be said in order to convey the insights about "the system" that must be conveyed, so that any number of people can share the same information and make decisions for courses of action. Although the writings are expressed in layman's terms, for obvious reasons, every effort is made to incorporate the actual legal principles and threshold authorities that will allow an attorney to also know the substance, or strengths and weaknesses of all that is shared and to have the vital thread from which to begin independent research and shaping of the legal claims suggested. The material may be downloaded for that purpose, or otherwise be freely distributed. It is also essential that it is understood that the legal bases or theories discussed in this section have generally not yet been tested in courts of law. They are often novel, rarely out-on-a-limb, sometimes bright-line, and occasionally complex. Although I am a certified paralegal and have worked for attorneys around Arkansas for several years, doing research and preparing pleadings for successful litigation in every level of court, in both the state and federal systems, I am not a licensed attorney. What I do, what I know and what I share therefore, will and should always be examined through the filtering glass of a qualified and licensed attorney. Law, however, is generally a very "rational" discipline, where common sense and material facts present or absent, can compel surprising and even completely unexpected results. Law is also a "living" thing (in Arkansas, a monster), meaning it is constantly evolving and changing, and it is very easy for even qualified or crack attorneys to have overlooked some simple and self-evident detail that can turn an existing principle or precedent on its head. God's grace to you. May what is written help with at least a little understanding about "where it all went wrong", and about the nature of the beast of a "good ol' boy" system. May it also contribute to what must be done. Talk is cheap; action speaks. May my actions help guide you or your loved one as you traverse this dark and evil world. Rolf Kaestel Tell the Governor of Arkansas what you think  Explore Arkansas' River of Blood Follow the Blood Trail Read stories of everyday life at the Cummins Unit Meet Rolf Kaestel, read his Executive Clemency appeal and raise your voice to free him from the ADC These are the men and women currently residing on Arkansas' Death Row View the artistic works of men and women incarcerated in the Dark and Evil World View text of Miscellaneous Lawsuits and Court Decisions View the Arkansas Constitution |
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