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Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 11:23:59
by SHMIV
Good taste in suits. It has always been my opinion that men should always maintain at least 1 suit in their wardrobe, with coordinating accessories. I never have understood the modern aversion to suits. Myself, I own several. I have a couple of conservative suits, for the times that those are appropriate, and I also have some fun suits that I purchased from stores who cater to black pastors, for the times that looking both sharp and incredibly tacky are appropriate.
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Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:36:40
by ShortMan
UPDATE:
My lawyer finally got some info to me. I dont know if he just received it or if he's been holding on to it.
Looks like were trying to get the charged dropped as it being a clear case of self-defense.
This was the guy who threatened to kill me:
http://www.bustedmugshots.com/georgia/l ... /103539261
When they tried talking to him that night he was drunk and confrontational with police. Being that he is also covered in tattoos they went with their instincts and ran his info.
He had 12 outstanding warrants in Georgia and Florida so they arrested him. He was not even supposed to be all the way up in Virginia so that will be more charges added to his day in court, whenever it happens. Apparently he was extradited a while ago so if the state intends to press charges they'll have to drag him back up here.
Lawyer thinks I will probably beat this.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:52:48
by kelu
His mama will tell you that he's such a nice boy!
Good luck!
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 18:40:38
by MarcSpaz
I doubt they would spend the time and money to drag him up here. As long as you have a clean record, credibility is on your side too. There are many, many times when the courts aren't allowed to consider past convictions... but they do anyway.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 02:08:22
by ShortMan
Trial tomorrow. Lawyer says things look very good for me. Hopefully I dont crack under cross-examination.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 03:54:32
by SHMIV
Generally speaking, I find that it's best to answer "yes" or "no" type questions with a "yes" or a "no", and leave it there.
Answer questions truthfully and briefly, and you should be fine.
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Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:22:11
by ShortMan
Already did preperation with my lawyer, several times. I am as ready as I can be.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:29:34
by WVUBeta1904
Pulling for ya
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:32:11
by ShortMan
I got off.
Technically null process. They were unable to build any kind of case in 3 and a half months. All the witnesses said the exact same thing I did: He was being threatened by a nutjob and fired once in self-defence.
They asked for a continuance to try and make something more of the case. Judge said No Deal.
HOWEVER: They still get one year to try and prosecute again. Which means I cannot discuss my case.
If you want the initial report just hit Google News or Bing News and look for Travis Nelson Hooters Manassas.
A long time ago, the guy who jumped me was shipped down to Georgia for his other charges. He wont be a witness or anything.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:55:58
by dusterdude
Good deal dude
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Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:10:13
by kelu
I'll drink a beer for liberty; in my country if you dare to defend yourself you're on your way to jail.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 20:53:14
by MarcSpaz
huh... my post disappeared. My phone is acting stupid today.
Anyway, glad to hear the update.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 21:41:19
by flyingron
The only good legal advice a cop ever gave me is "you're going to need a lawyer.'"
You're going to need a lawyer.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Fri, 13 May 2016 20:57:54
by ShortMan
I got off.
In the sense the DA dropped all charges.
They couldnt find any witnesses who said it was something besides self-defense. Now I can go on with my normal life.
I guess.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Fri, 13 May 2016 21:19:20
by SHMIV
Oh, good. Glad things eventually worked out in your favor.
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Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Fri, 13 May 2016 22:18:53
by MarcSpaz
Good news. Glad that worked out for you!
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Sat, 14 May 2016 18:30:19
by dusterdude
Groovy!!!
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Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Sun, 15 May 2016 21:11:04
by wittmeba
ShortMan wrote:I got off.
In the sense the DA dropped all charges.
They couldnt find any witnesses who said it was something besides self-defense. Now I can go on with my normal life.
I guess.
Don't mean to be personal, but did this cost you and is there any recourse for recovery of expenses if there were any? I know lawyers are not cheap.
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Mon, 16 May 2016 08:50:43
by Reverenddel
Glad things worked out! Congrats!
Re: It finally happened, I had to pull.
Posted: Sat, 18 Jun 2016 11:54:12
by ShortMan
I carried yesterday. First time in over 6 months. Had a couple training courses for pistol defense.
Felt weird. The P238 is a little heavier and fatter.
Incidentally, the cops still havent returned my LCP. Good thing I dont need it.