On. Oct. 10, a judge of Montague County residents found Colby Dan Nunley, guilty of three misdemeanor offenses in county court reported County Attorney Clay Riddle.
County Judge Rick Lewis presided at the trial as Riddle represented the state. The charges included: Operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license, operating a vehicle with an expired registration and failure to maintain financial responsibility.
During the state’s presentation of the case, Riddle called Sheriff Deputy Andrew Miller to testify about the factual events which lead to the charges.
According to Miller, on Feb. 15, he observed a vehicle in the Bowie area with a license plate that referenced the fourth and fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
After initiating a traffic stop and explaining to Nunley, who was the driver, the reason for the stop, Nunley handed the deputy a stack of papers and advised the deputy it was his constitutional right and he did not need a driver’s license or license plate. The driver also said the vehicle was not insured.

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