Because representation in court is as important a right as the freedom to bear arms. He may not like the man he represents, but he understands his right to have the best defense possible. My two cents.
Glenn
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- Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Would I need a lawyer?
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- Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Would I need a lawyer?
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OK, I was going to not put my profession out here, but if you have not figured it out, well......
I am a police officer and I can assure you, you need a lawyer. Hell, I carry a card with about 10 different phone numbers of lawyers. Everything you do may have been justified both in the law and to yourself, but why risk it?
Sorry if this gets long, but here we go. In Harris County, and more than likely in other big counties, the officer does not make the descision if you will be charged or not. On any offense above a Class C Misd, we must call the Harris Co DA's office and run the facts of the case by them and the Asst DA will make the choice to take the case or not. I am as gun friendly as they come, but I can assure you on any shooting, the DA will be called and the case run by them. So you may end up with a charge even if the officer gives you a high-five. You will go to a grand jury, and then there will more than likely be civil action brought against you.
The point I am attempting to make is that you need someone, an attorney,. to go over your statement, to ensure you do not leave anything out, and to make sure all the elements of the facts are clear.
I may be wrong, but I remember Clint Smith saying the average cost of a shooting is $40k. Not a bad deal if it saves my life or the life of a loved one, but a pretty crappy deal if it is to stop a thug from stealing my $25k truck that I have insurance on.
Bottom line: better be safe than sorry, get a lawyer.
Glenn
I am a police officer and I can assure you, you need a lawyer. Hell, I carry a card with about 10 different phone numbers of lawyers. Everything you do may have been justified both in the law and to yourself, but why risk it?
Sorry if this gets long, but here we go. In Harris County, and more than likely in other big counties, the officer does not make the descision if you will be charged or not. On any offense above a Class C Misd, we must call the Harris Co DA's office and run the facts of the case by them and the Asst DA will make the choice to take the case or not. I am as gun friendly as they come, but I can assure you on any shooting, the DA will be called and the case run by them. So you may end up with a charge even if the officer gives you a high-five. You will go to a grand jury, and then there will more than likely be civil action brought against you.
The point I am attempting to make is that you need someone, an attorney,. to go over your statement, to ensure you do not leave anything out, and to make sure all the elements of the facts are clear.
I may be wrong, but I remember Clint Smith saying the average cost of a shooting is $40k. Not a bad deal if it saves my life or the life of a loved one, but a pretty crappy deal if it is to stop a thug from stealing my $25k truck that I have insurance on.
Bottom line: better be safe than sorry, get a lawyer.
Glenn