Fo' sho'!too soon?
In all seriousness I realize I have not stored the number of a local self defense lawyer. Anyone have any recommendations?
Triangle here.This would be a list worth putting together for the site. Recommendations for the Triad area?
This would be a list worth putting together for the site. Recommendations for the Triad area?
Or if you live in a place like Asheville...I would think it would be best for the initial contact be local and someone familiar with your "home courthouse”, but if it got ugly, like with an aggressive DA trying to make a name for himself, you might need to bring in a meaner dog from elsewhere. I dunno.
While that is certainly your right, it puts the police in the position of trying to sort out what happened. And they will be interviewing, umm, "witnesses" who may or may not have the same perspective as you or may have been the aggressor or their friends."Thank you for coming officer, I was in fear of my life so I defended myself. I would like to please call my lawyer, I have no further comment and am exercising my right to remain silent."
No witnesses to be allowed. There's only one story to be told.While that is certainly your right, it puts the police in the position of trying to sort out what happened. And they will be interviewing, umm, "witnesses" who may or may not have the same perspective as you or may have been the aggressor or their friends.
I wish all the cops were as good as, I thought, I was at investigating but the one doing the talking sets the tone of the investigation.
In all seriousness I realize I have not stored the number of a local self defense lawyer. Anyone have any recommendations?
Just remember, wherever it happened, the whole thing was probably recorded on camera.You guys are hanging out until the cops show up?
Just remember, wherever it happened, the whole thing was probably recorded on camera.
I don’t know what the laws are on leaving the scene of a shooting, but I’m assuming it’s not good if it’s anything like leaving the scene of an accident, especially if there’s an injury.Although you're most likely correct, that's not my point.
Assuming the self defense incident happens somewhere other than your home, I don't see myself sitting around, waiting on them. I more than likely won't drive home, but I'll go somewhere that I can make calls without constant interruption.
"Thank you for coming officer, I was in fear of my life so I defended myself. I would like to please call my lawyer, I have no further comment and am exercising my right to remain silent."
I don’t know what the laws are on leaving the scene of a shooting, but I’m assuming it’s not good if it’s anything like leaving the scene of an accident, especially if there’s an injury.
A good recent example we have is that Las Vegas shooting we all discussed a while back. Didnt seem to be a factor there. I think the difference is that it is pretty easily argued that "I was still in fear of reprisal from other threats and needed to get to a safe location to contact the authorities." That is >if< that is what you do. Of course, its all depends on the situation.
Memorize it, don't hand them the card. lol
Memorize it, don't hand them the card. lol
Then they'll say, "he said it was emotional, but he wasn't crying so he's obviously lying"Similar to @B00ger , it will be something to the effect of...
“I was in fear for my life and was forced to defend myself. This has been an emotionally overwhelming experience. I’ll be glad to answer your questions tomorrow morning with my attorney present. Thanks for coming over to check on me!”
That’s easy. Everyone expresses and processes emotions differently. Shock, for example. Hell, I very we may be crying by the time police want to talk to me and I begin processing what just happened and what this might do to my life & family.Then they'll say, "he said it was emotional, but he wasn't crying so he's obviously lying"
lullll
but seriously, watch...
Halfway joking...but I like the statement. Conveys just enough respect I think.
Iiiiiiii knowwwwwwwww....just joking.That’s easy. Everyone expresses and processes emotions differently. Shock, for example. Hell, I very we may be crying by the time police want to talk to me and I begin processing what just happened and what this might do to my life & family.
I know you were, but there’s still truth to it. Anything you say can and will be twisted by multiple people from Police to DA depending on how they feel about the circumstances.Iiiiiiii knowwwwwwwww....just joking.
I've seen people laugh after a loved one was killed...it was odd and sad because you know they feel one way but the brain chemicals produce otherwise.
https://www.grnc.org/resources/gun-friendly-lawyersGRNC used to publish a listing of NC attorneys that were versed in handling cases of this nature. May want to check there.....
One thing I would add, if appropriate, is to point out any evidence that bolsters your case such as a weapon that the perp may have dropped, as you don't want to assume they'll find it."Thank you for coming officer, I was in fear of my life so I defended myself. I would like to please call my lawyer, I have no further comment and am exercising my right to remain silent."