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When You’re Falsely Accused of a Gun Crime – 12 Things You Need to Know
ammoland.com ^ | 28 November, 2012 | Michelle Gesse

Posted on 11/29/2012 7:30:02 AM PST by marktwain

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21 posted on 11/29/2012 8:05:25 AM PST by freds6girlies (many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Mt. 19:30. R.I.P. G & J)
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To: marktwain
I am surprised there aren't some civil remedies here....
....somewhere in the mix...

Just wonderin'...

22 posted on 11/29/2012 8:05:28 AM PST by Wings-n-Wind (The main things are the plain things!)
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To: uncommonsense

The word is “perjure” (verb form of “perjury”) ... and in practice it seems to be VERY difficult to get anywhere with charges thereof. A critical element of perjury is that the alleged perjurer must have been aware that the false testimony was false, and deliberately gave it anyway. Proving someone’s state of mind is not easy.


23 posted on 11/29/2012 8:05:50 AM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: marktwain

If you think the police are bad, try dealing with the subjective offenses of the Social Services people. They are vipers.


24 posted on 11/29/2012 8:09:16 AM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing)
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To: marktwain

An “umbrella” rider on your homeowner’s insurance is a good idea. My husband was sued for $1 million by a former political candidate because my husband wrote a letter categorizing the candidate as a “double talker” — meaning that he switched sides frequently in his arguments. The candidate, who lost his election, accused my husband of poking fun at his “speech impediment”. (Who knew he had a speech impediment. Nobody had ever noticed it before.)

Our homeowner’s insurance covered the cost of an attorney, although the defense (proving that the candidate was a public figure by collecting 5 years’ worth of newspaper articles featuring the candidate and his activities) occupied better than a year of our time.

The suit was withdrawn eventually, although my husband lost an appointed position with the city. In this litigious society, I’d recommend that everybody have an umbrella policy if your insurance company offers it.


25 posted on 11/29/2012 8:10:16 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: marktwain

Scary especailly in the People’s Republic of Boulder !


26 posted on 11/29/2012 8:11:02 AM PST by CORedneck
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To: Niteranger68

Good point.Maybe they should have said like I have in the past,”F’em they’ll get over it”


27 posted on 11/29/2012 8:11:47 AM PST by CGASMIA68
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To: ArrogantBustard

“Going to another person’s home, who is pissed off with you, is not wise. “

Yeah. That’s what the telephone is for.


28 posted on 11/29/2012 8:12:00 AM PST by Daveinyork (."Trusting government with power and money is like trusting teenaged boys with whiskey and car keys,)
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To: Daveinyork

“Yeah. That’s what the telephone is for.”

That can be construed as harassment,so.....

thats what “F’em the’ll get over it” is for.


29 posted on 11/29/2012 8:15:56 AM PST by CGASMIA68
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To: FreedomPoster
Just checked my iPhone and you are correct. Also there is a share button that probably goes to your contact menu. Good thing to know.

I also would have liked to know what comment was.

And for Gods sake take a witness.

30 posted on 11/29/2012 8:20:22 AM PST by Conservative4Ever (I'm going Galt.)
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To: PapaBear3625

Sue the Seal. I hope they did it—


31 posted on 11/29/2012 8:20:59 AM PST by Mamzelle
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To: Pontiac

bump for later


32 posted on 11/29/2012 8:24:41 AM PST by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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To: PapaBear3625

This whole story sounds fishy.


33 posted on 11/29/2012 8:25:40 AM PST by AppyPappy (If you really want to annoy someone, point out something obvious that they are trying hard to ignore)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

Having spent a rather unpleasant Thanksgiving holiday, I can imagine.


34 posted on 11/29/2012 8:26:45 AM PST by Mamzelle
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To: marktwain

Here’s a tip.

Tall fences make good neighbors.

Don’t invite them over. Don’t get involved with them. The extent of your contact with them should be an occasional friendly wave. Just some friendly advise.


35 posted on 11/29/2012 8:27:46 AM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: marktwain

I’m not worried, Eric Holder has my back.


36 posted on 11/29/2012 8:30:16 AM PST by NonValueAdded (Happy 10th FR birthday to meeeeeeeeee)
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To: FreedomPoster

Digital recordings are not accepted in courts of law, same as digital photos.. Tape and film are, though...
Found this out the hard way.


37 posted on 11/29/2012 8:31:47 AM PST by ArtDodger
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To: ArrogantBustard
"A critical element of perjury is that the alleged perjurer must have been aware that the false testimony was false, and deliberately gave it anyway"

In this case, the article said that the defendant was proven "innocent" versus the lower threshold of insufficient evidence to prove guilt. The accuser filed a criminal complaint that the defendant came to their house and threatened the family with a gun. The accuser would have had to testify (called by defense attorney) or drop the case. Along with the original complaint, this would have to be knowingly lying under oath, not simply mistaking someones identity.

38 posted on 11/29/2012 8:33:25 AM PST by uncommonsense (Conservatives believe what they see; Liberals see what they believe.)
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To: marktwain

“In my opinion, the innocent need legal help even more than the guilty,” Gesse says. “Think about it this way: You wouldn’t travel to a dangerous foreign country without hiring a good guide. And for all intents and purposes, the legal justice system is a dangerous foreign country. As an innocent person, you have no idea what’s going on, what to expect, or how to handle the many obstacles that will be thrown in your path. You certainly aren’t equipped to represent yourself in court. So yes, you’ll definitely need the help of an experienced professional if you don’t want to end up serving time for a crime you didn’t commit.”

I can certainly relate, having gone through something similar recently. The criminal “justice” system is nothing but a racket. If the Mob were doing the same thing it would be call extortion. Nothing but a money machine.

I will say this. In my opinion, and take that for what it is an opinion only. Do everything you can to stay as far away and under the radar as you can from the cops. I mean something as simple as a headlight out. Jaywalking. Whatever. As far as calling 911. I made that mistake once. It came real close to being tragic. That’s a different story. But I won’t make that mistake again.


39 posted on 11/29/2012 8:35:08 AM PST by saleman (!!!!)
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