What Do Your Constitutional Rights Really Mean and What They Protect

Ex Jewel Thief, Mob Earner, Criminal and Prisoner Larry Lawton educates people on the US Constitution and why you should know your rights. Very important.

Ex Jewel Thief Larry Lawton spent 11 years in prison and now helps people make better decisions and fights for prison reform.

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I do not condone any of the negative behavior described. I have learned from the mistakes I have made and do not wish for anyone to recreate or attempt any of the events described.

[LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Check out my podcast this week. "The Real Deal w/Larry Lawton" This Friday I have Randy Lanier, former Indy car rookie of the year and drug smuggler who had a life sentence and received a pardon in 2014. He served 27 years in Federal Prison.

[jimmcbride]

Larry, they should show this video to each high school student, once every marking period. You are excellent and ability to teach many.

[Taco_]

"Shall not be infringed" means exactly what it says. Unfortunately, some people will never get that through their head

[timmuller]

This brought back a lot of memories both good and bad. I had to learn the 4th Amendment verbatim in the police academy back in the 1980's and had hours long classes on exactly what each sentence means. Whenever a cop gets sued civilly it's always for violating someone's 4th Amendment rights. I agree with your opinion on bad cops getting sent to jail. I saw to many bad cops just "reassigned". They can be head of the vice unit one day then supervising school crossing guards the next. It's a terrible system.

[Crangaso]

Props Brother for explaining the Bill of Rights & The Constitution. Every US citizen should know this by heart.

[mrblack]

On the 2nd Amendment, you said it quite clearly and the only thing I'll add is that you brought up Tanks.. to go back to the founding fathers, a privateer asked the founding fathers if he was permitted to own and use cannons on his privately owned boat, and their response was a resounding "YES." While I don't see the need for a Karen to take an Abrams tank to soccer practice, I will concede that tank crews are a close team of hardworking individuals and it takes skill and training to operate a tank, so it might be a great way to strengthen the family bonds by using a crewed weapons platform. 😁

All jokes aside, the 2nd Amendment is the only one that specifies "shall not be infringed" and while correctly referencing the Revolutionary War with Britan, it was the ability to bring firearms to bear against tyranny (both foreign and domestic) that won out that day. No government should be able to enforce an unpopular will upon its people and an armed populace will be the check and balance to such a government body.

Great work and great video as always, Larry!

[AmandaHugandKiss]

13:15 💯% agree is a brilliant idea with the law enforcement SHOULD mandatory carry a cards with the Amendments you stated.

This seems to be a huge issue in the US, and it is such an easy concept that they carry such a card on them at all times.

It is an easy step in the right direction. ❤

This the most clear and articulate idea to facilitate that law enforcement HAS to know these Amendments. They wouldn't be able to claim ignorance or haggle and be held more accountable if they were to violate a person's rights.

[chadjackson]

I love this video Larry for the simple fact that so many individuals don't know there rights and the definition of said rights. Keep up the great work be safe and God bless you and your family Larry from here in St Louis, Mo.

[ladylemodelstyle]

I firmly like this man!!!! He tells the truth the pure truth about the Law

[Nremetz]

Hi Larry, I just found your channel and love it. The prison/crime world has always felt very distant and your videos have really humanized it for me. Thanks for doing what you do!

[mikegrace]

It’s great that you’re talking about this, man. Much needed.

[shawn.]

The fact that we're not taught the constitution and the basic human anatomy, physiology and pathologies in the 12 years we're in school is deplorable. It's almost like we're PURPOSELY not taught any of it

[salty_ball]

You can own a tank, you can own a fighter jet, a flame thrower, a cannon... You cannot buy ammo for it, but all legal to own, federally at least. The whole militia thing everyone ignores the comma which is a break, pause, separate thought which means the 2A sets up the right of states to have a militia, but guarantees the individual right to bear arms. Everyone, even ex convicts, who are non violent offenders should be able to own firearms. The whole point is the government cannot be the arbiter of who owns a weapon making it impossible for the individual to own one... That was the point of the revolution and the founders never wanted the ppl to fear the government but the government to fear the people and a government with all the weapons is a recipe for tyranny. Without the second amendment the rest are worthless. Period.

[csj]

Good stuff Larry. After watching your book series episodes I started getting interested in the law and began learning about it.

[BS-jnfj]

This is much needed content and information. Thanks and keep it coming 👍

[EricaDiebold]

Every video on this channel is gold. Another great one Larry!

[shannonpuff]

My fiance got sentences seven years on a non-violent violation for missing a court date. First one he missed in 9mths, his PO told him to "lay low" go to his probation court two mths later. Within that time, he was in panic mode. The time of court his po was not there. Didn't even know it was is court date. Charge him #8 not keeping contact with his po. Lied. Time served for 30 days. Saw the judge again, charged him #6 drugs. 7 years in Department of Corrections. My whole world is torn 💔 😫 still. It's only been three mths. 🥺😭

[CrazyRightWingNut]

Just one point, the two future presudents that signed the constitution were Washington, he was the president of the convention, and James Madison. Madison's notes from the convention are considered the best account of the convention we have

[toast]

Love you Larry! So glad to see you explain it so plainly

[cpt.roosto]

Very informative video, sir. Thank you for making this video. I think everyone should watch and learn, because this information is imperative and paramount to each US citizen's right-to-know, concerning our well-being. Keep up the good work, bud!!!🤘😎