KEALAKEKUA — One of the organizers of “Freedom Ride 2016” is arguing the state of the Hawaii does not have jurisdiction over him because of his sovereign status. ADVERTISING KEALAKEKUA — One of the organizers of “Freedom Ride 2016” is
KEALAKEKUA — One of the organizers of “Freedom Ride 2016” is arguing the state of the Hawaii does not have jurisdiction over him because of his sovereign status.
The argument will be heard as part of Paul Komara’s attempt to dismiss charges of “displaying or owning a driver’s license not issued to the person,” driving with an improper driver’s license, driving with no insurance and driving with an imitation of a certificate of inspection due to lack of jurisdiction. He also seeks to dismiss a contempt of court charge issued by District Judge Margaret Masunaga on May 5, when he continued speaking over her.
Komara told District Court Judge Michael Udovic during a hearing Monday that he is immune to state laws because he is a citizen of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
The United States government does not recognize any Kingdom of Hawaii.
Udovic will hear the motion to dismiss Sept. 23.
Court records show Komara was cited with similar offenses Jan. 31, Feb. 3, May 15 and May 27.
He told West Hawaii Today these incidents are part of a campaign of harassment for his involvement with the “Freedom Ride” event. In that event, a number of people drove without licenses, operating under a theory that the constitutional right to travel means they do not need such materials. This has not been recognized in court.
Komara is slated to appear Aug. 15 before Masunaga in connection with some of the charges.
Email Graham Milldrum at gmilldrum@westhawaiitoday.com.
