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March 26, 2020


Title: Imposed Quarantine: Demand a Jury Trial
Topic: Imposed Quarantine: Demand a Jury Trial
Discussed by Judge Dan Hinde
with Special Guest


Part 1 of 2

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Dan Hinde is a former Harris County District Court Judge. When he was on the bench, he handled an involuntary quarantine similar to what we are experiencing now. Today, he discusses what you need to know about your rights during an imposed quarantine.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Can the government legally tell an entire community, city, state, or even nation to stay home and not leave?

Is the law different if a person has tested positive for the Coronavirus?

Can an employer who has traveled abroad force an employee to stay home? Can the employee sue?



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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Imposed Quarantine: Demand a Jury Trial
Topic: Imposed Quarantine: Demand a Jury Trial
Discussed by Judge Dan Hinde
with Special Guest

Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Can a Corona-positive person who does not want to self-quarantine demand a jury trial? What actions can the government take to keep an infected person quarantined?

How are the courts preparing for imposed quarantines? Dan recalls he tuberculosis case he oversaw…

How would the jury/judge/others be medically protected if an infected person insists on a jury trial?

Remember: You may not think you’ll be infected with the Coronavirus, but someone you come in contact with could die from exposure and infection. Stay home. Watch TV. Read books. Do puzzles. Homeschool your kids (and keep doing it!) Order take-out or learn to cook a new dish. Go for a walk (keeping distance from others!) And only go to the store for essential items.




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October 21, 2014


Title: Voting Straight Ticket Matters - Especially in Judicial Races
Topic: Candidate Interviews
Discussed by Judge Dan Hinde
with Special Guest

If you wait until Election Day, it may raining cats and dogs and you’ll probably skip voting. Your child or spouse could become sick. You might need to work late. You might have an accident. You also can only vote within your precinct that you are registered – not where you currently live. So why not just vote early? It is so much easier!

Judge Hind also encourages voters to vote Straight Ticket Republican. Too many voters only vote for the major statewide races like Governor and US Congress; they might make it down to the State Reps and Comptroller or Railroad Commissioner. They just don’t want to take the time to cast a vote in the judicial races. Voting Straight Ticket Republican ensures that are county courts will be run as ethically and morally as possible.

HOWEVER – When you cast your “R” vote, PLEASE remember to look at the bottom of the ballot for any propositions, school board member races, and other non-partisan races that may be on the ballot. Those are NOT included in the Straight “R” vote.

REMEMBER – The elected officials at the bottom of the ballot have the most impact on your community, your family, and even your kid’s school. So make sure you review and cast a vote for EVERYONE on the ENTIRE ballot!

You can learn more about Judge Dan at www.JudgeDanHinde.com.



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