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All the more reason for those who fear for their health to isolate and avoid public contact. It is their choice to do so. Without sufficient reason to believe someone is infected, such as being in close contact with someone known to be infected, there is no justification to deprive an individual...

What are you wanting to achieve? The answer to that should help determine what to do.

You mean like this?

I think people are willing to do this, and are doing this, which is why overreaching executive orders are unnecessary. The fact that the order even exists is offensive, regardless of who it is actually effecting. Such overreach can not be ignored and go unchecked. State and local governments...

I don't see it that way. If one constitutionally protected right can be taken away by executive order out of fear, and for the public good, then so can another. Rights are not absolute, but we do have this concept of due process that is required to take them away.

No. This is why the government does reserve authority to quarantine those who are sick or otherwise present a health risk to the public. A quarantine is not for all people for their own good, or for the public good, but for those who are actually infected or believed to be. As I mentioned early...

Yes. One"s title or rank may put them in an authority position, but to issue compelling and lawful orders you must have authority to give the order. That authority does not come by rank alone, but is rooted in some legislative form that also defines scope and scale. The governor's orders are not...

I don't know a particular religion in which physical attendance is required, however I agree that some view attendance more significant than others. Failure to attend services shows a lack of faith. Many people are raised in a way attendance is perceived as compulsory... It's just how it is...

That came from the legislature though. Can you imagine the difference if the president had ordered 55 mph by executive order? As they say, delayed justice is injustice. The sooner the better, but it requires the right case with standing to get through the door. For me I have not been...

Governor or not, anyone can exhort, proclaim, encourage, or wish for anything. However nobody is required to actually do anything as a result. An order compels compliance and comes with penalties for failure to do so. These stay at home orders are commands to every person in the state, not...

Maybe it is a Texas thing, or perhaps the article just didn't get in to it, but why is a judge issuing this order to begin with? Wouldn't it have to come from a local council or some legislative body?

I appreciate your analysis, but it leaves me questioning whether ordering millions of people to stay in their homes except for specified reasons is narrowly tailored. I agree, what really is needed is fresh legislation to address the current issue, but we do not have it, and without it the...

I should rephrase... Yes, you certainly should get an attorney to help you through this, but don't expect miracles. You have too much self-inflicted damage.

Jail time is unlikely, especially with current health concerns. Expect significant fines and a lengthy suspension of your license. There isn't much a lawyer can do to help you here. Your multiple offenses make it difficult to argue to reduce the charges, and anything you might have saved in...

Another thought regarding these executive orders.... Executive orders are a tool used to direct policy through government agencies. Is there any example in the past in which an executive order has been directly applicable to the people?

The constitution protects the right of the people to peaceably assemble. It does not matter for what purpose or if there in an alternative available. The restriction of that right without due process is absolutely a violation of constitutional rights.

I still take issue with that, but it sounds as if your state is not as authoritative over this as others. Where I am at local counties are now using their own orders on top of the one the governor already issued. It is redundant silliness, probably just so they can say they did something when it...

If you failed to report the sale of the vehicle as you were required to do then you are likely on the hook for any past due fees, and you certainly should report the sale immediately to avoid more. I would avoid contacting the buyer at this point. Just give the information you have to the DMV...

I appreciate that, but was hoping for more of a legal analysis of the orders being issued. Maybe there is some aspect I haven't looked at that really does justify the actions being taken, other than fear.

Most people is not all people, and the ones in those articles were not doing anything harmful to others.