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What We Offer

We have a variety of available downloads from the Complete Voices of Justice Course and Workshop on Writs and Ex Parte Hearings. Materials are available as a complete package or downloadable individually.

Voices of Justice Course

The Core Curriculum.

This course teaches that the person who commands language commands the conversation.

L. 1 – L.2:

Learn the Rules: Understand how words function across different systems.

Identify the Issue: Pinpoint the real point of debate to avoid confusion.

Understand the context of legal definitions in order to gain the proper perspective. Use the glossary provided with the course.

Win with Clarity: Use precise language to achieve your goals.

L. 3:

handling traffic stops with confidence, challenging jurisdiction, and seeking remedies for rights violations.

L.4 – L. 7:

The Three Arenas. Detail the differences between Legislative, Judicial, and Administrative courts, highlighting that only judicial courts have the constitutional power to issue binding decisions that deprive one of liberty or property.

L.8 Petitions vs. Complaints

Know the difference and how they relate to judicial power!

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Writs and Ex Parte Workshop

This Workshop breaks down what a writ is, why courts call it an “extraordinary remedy,” and how writs are different from ordinary lawsuits started by a complaint. Participants will learn the basic types of writs, when they are used, and why timing and urgency matter so much.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

– Define a writ in simple language.

– Explain why writs are considered “extraordinary” remedies.

– Distinguish a writ petition from a civil complaint.

– Identify common situations where seeking a writ might be appropriate.

– Learn the different parts of a writ.

– Learn how to fill out a writ with examples.

– How to file an Ex parte hearing.

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Individual Downloads

Individual Lessons from the Voices of Justice Course and writs workshops:

L.1 Words

L.2 Legal Concepts

L.3 Navigating Traffic Stops

L.4 Trials

L.5 Open Court

L.6 Court in Context

l.7 Procedures in Context

l.8 Petitions Vs. Complaints

Writs Workshop 1 The Fundamentals

Writs Workshop 2 Forms

Writs Workshop 3 Exparte Hearings

Srategic Consultations

Zeke does individual consultations helping to fill out forms and planning your legal strategies. Assistance is only a phone call away! Book your first call below!

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Petitions Vs. Complaints: Private and Public Pleadings and Reliefs

The choice between filing a complaint or a petition is a fundamental strategic decision that determines which rules apply, what remedies are available, and how the judge perceives the entire case.

A complaint is the standard pleading used in most civil cases to address private disputes between parties. It operates within the court’s law jurisdiction, following strict procedural rules refined over centuries.

A petition takes a different approach by speaking directly to the court or government as a request for the redress of grievances.

It utilizes broader jurisdictional authority and offers a more flexible approach to justice than the strict procedural pathway of a complaint.

Scope: It is used to challenge the exercise of power by officials or agencies and to ask for the recognition of constitutional protections.

Remedies: It seeks non-monetary orders that cannot be measured in dollars, such as injunctions, declarations, or systemic changes.

Know the difference between them by downloading our complete writs and ex parte workshop above (middle column).

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Legal Mastery

Navigating the legal system without this knowledge is like stepping onto a basketball court without knowing the rules of the game; you may have the talent, but you will be “played” by those who understand the boundaries and the referees. Our class and consultations provide you with the rulebook and the playbook so you can stand firm and defend your rights with the confidence of a seasoned athlete.

Essential Legal Concepts and Definitions

To navigate the system, one must distinguish between concepts that appear similar but have distinct legal functions:

Complex vs. Complicated: The law is complex (many connected parts that can be learned systematically) rather than inherently complicated (confusing due to lack of structure).

Hearings: Your opportunity to be heard; different hearings serve specific purposes, such as an arraignment, which is for receiving information, not arguing the case.

Pleadings: Formal written statements (like a complaint or answer) that frame the legal dispute—comparable to opening moves in chess.

Cause of Action: Established by demonstrating wrongdoing, personal impact, and relief deserved.

Interactions with Law Enforcement

Every encounter with law enforcement is governed by the concept of reasonableness—acting in a fair, moderate, and prudent manner. Key legal standards include:

Reasonable Suspicion: A lower standard of evidence allowing for temporary detention.

Probable Cause: A higher standard required for an arrest or search; notably, a traffic ticket technically qualifies as an arrest and requires probable cause.

Protections: Individuals possess the Right to Remain Silent and protection under the Fourth Amendment against evidence gathered without a warrant.

Understanding Court Structures and Forums

Court action operates within the three-branch system: Legislative (creates laws), Executive (enforces laws), and Judicial (interprets laws).

Judicial Courts: Constitutional courts with full power to issue binding decisions and protect rights.

Administrative Courts: Agency tribunals that handle regulatory matters but often lack inherent judicial power to enforce fines without judicial review.

Civil vs. Criminal: Criminal courts address state prosecutions (burden: “beyond a reasonable doubt”), while civil courts handle private disputes (burden: “preponderance of evidence”).

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