Then from your assesment you are saying that there were charges filed.My comment was that no criminal charges are filled,therefore there's been no crime.With no crime how does a dead guys family have any standing in court?
I think the difference is in your evaluation of what kind of person you are. Doug probably speaks from the perspective of the lowest common denominator, having dealt with all kinds of people, including those with little self control, who are quite excitable, who may lack critical thinking skills, who are more likely to act stupidly in tense situations and who may have more of a tendancy to blabber, etc. etc. By the nature of his occupation, he can't count on people behaving any better than that.This is something that I wish we could get across more often.
Just because two knowledgeable people disagree doesn't mean what one of them says is worthless.
Simply consider what the individuals' respective expereiences are and make an educated decision for yourself.
Differing opinions is completely okay. Doug's opinion here is NOT blather. It is the voice of his experience.
When someone with no experience in these matters speaks, you should consider the source.
Here is the source is good, even if I disagree
Michael Brown
Berettaman:
You wrote: "With no crime how does a dead guys family have any standing in court?"
Unfortunately there are two standards and two different court proceedings. It is not necessary for there to have been a criminal court case for the "victim" to sue you.
You can be sued for something that was not a crime, such as breaking a contract. For that matter, even if there was a criminal complaint and the person was acquitted, they can still be sued. If you doubt it, ask O.J. Simpson.
Didn't Oklahoma just pass legislation that granted immunity from civil prosecution if the shoot was clean?
I decided to offer up this advice after Friday's CCW shooting.
Do not just say "I want my lawyer." Politely agree to cooperate with the investigation of the criminal who tried to murder you once your lawyer arrives.
Michael Brown
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