What are the top 3 mistakes made after a critical incident? What happens after a self-defense incident that causes so many people to get arrested and convicted? What are the common legal pitfalls law-abiding gun owners fall into? What mistakes should you avoid? The Armed Attorneys break down the gun law and the do’s and don’ts following a defensive incident. If you conceal carry you can’t miss these top 3 quick and easy tips.
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The biggest mistake is talking to the cops without an attorney. Most cops and especially the DA just want a conviction. If it's the guilty party fine....if it isn't... that's fine too, as !ong as they get a conviction. There may be exceptions to this but you're risking your freedom talking to any cop.
ReplyDeleteThe whole system is set up to imprison, fine or get you on probation. Usually all 3
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Best advice I've heard is this: "Why, sure, I'll be happy to fully cooperate and give you a formal statement about this shooting, but I'm really upset right now and need to go to the Emergency Room right now. I have high blood pressure and my heart is racing like crazy. You can meet up with me and my attorney at the hospital."
ReplyDeleteAnd then you shut the hell up and stop talking. Completely.
Every damned one of them, is a money grubbing shill.
ReplyDelete3 tips of advice! #1, don't do something really dumb. #2 be smart. #3 call a lawyer, put my number in your wallet...
Weasels. Every one.
Amen to that
DeleteNEVER TALK WITH THE COPS AFTER A SHOOTING WOTHOUT A LAWYER ! I was lucky with a old time cop who told me to shut up and call one. even a good or "legal" shooting, never give a statement !
ReplyDeletecops have like 24 hours to make one, do the same with a LAWYER, even then. it going to cost you money. how much depends on how dumb you are afterwards. even so, it cost me over 7 grand in legal fees.
That was good, thanks. SHORT and to the point. Nemo
ReplyDeleteNever hurts to get the review on that.
ReplyDeleteAfter you make the 911 call, then use your cell phone to photo or video the scene. Make sure that the evidence laying on the ground is preserved photographically. This shows where everything is, and what was at the scene BEFORE the cops arrive.
ReplyDeletePerhaps the perp had a broken bottle or a club or a knife (or a gun) that he was threatening you with that the cops fail to notice or log as evidence. Perhaps another witness says something that is not true....do your best to record the scene as SOON AS POSSIBLE after calling for help. Also record the initial contact with the police.
Then ask for an attorney and have one before answering any questions beyond the basics. Never give a statement if you can until you have an attorney present.
What ever happened to "shoot, shovel, and shut up"?
ReplyDeleteMassad Ayoob has some pretty good advice on that topic as well. Ohio Guy
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