Posted on 10/30/2019 3:48:47 AM PDT by marktwain
ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 47) — On Tuesday, the jury for the Alexander Weiss case couldn’t reach a verdict, forcing Judge Joseph Chase to declare a second mistrial, turning this into a complicated process.
FOX 47 talked to Meshbesher and Spence Law Partner, Zach Bauer, a legal expert, independent from the case, to talk about what this means and what could be coming next.
He says in his experience, it would be rare and uncommon to see a case tried more than three times, but the future of the case is now in the hands of the prosecutor, whether they want to go through a third trial.
“There’s really no limits to the amount of times it can be retried,” said Zach Bauer.
Why does “the law” expect people to run away from or leave their own personal property behind, when faced with these types of situations? As a matter of fact Mr. Weiss had just as much right (if not MORE RIGHTS) to be there with his damaged car, as compared to those drugged-up people in the other car who damaged his car.
And retrieving a gun which may be necessary for self-defense (in this case it seems to have been proven a prudent choice), isn’t a sign of “aggression.” It isn’t a sign of “escalation.” It’s a sign of self-preservation, something we each have a RIGHT to!!
Alexander Weiss is being punished for exercising his First and Second Amendment rights. The thugs in the prosecutor’s office want to discourage other responsible citizens from preparing to defend themselves against democrats who are just being democrats.
Lawyers elected to legislatures tend to make laws that benefit lawyers. This case points that out.
they invite trouble.
Should it be that way in America? No, but it is.
Rochester is about 80 miles south of Little Mogadishu which is on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Saint Paul, on the east bank, is probably pushing this prosecution.
Based upon the facts described in this article, and nothing more, I agree that the decisions of the juries were absolutely correct. Namely, the evidence available simply does not support a guilty verdict ergo “the system” worked beautifully.
AND, for the first time in my long life, I’m going to cry “racism” too. In Minnesota, a white male is a target of liberals and particularly the UBER liberal prosecutor types found in Minnesota.
Again, that 2nd which our founding fathers granted us is being beaten down.
What’s Mo’s rap sheet? Bet this wasn’t his first time doing illegal drugs and driving recklessly. How many other times had he physically assaulted someone? I doubt the bumper sticker wasn’t in cursive so what was his problem reading that warning. That bumper sticker is the same as “beware of dog” signs. Mo got what he deserved. Weiss should have been given the key to the city for stopping that pig from doing further harm to society. And that would be American society and not MN’s islamic society.
When he went to get his phone and gun he could have just driven away.
Having a bumper sticker like that is just stupid.
I’m all for the right to carry but it is for the purpose of defending yourself when there is no other way out, not to be a tough guy against some idiots.
“When he went to get his phone and gun he could have just driven away.” - That would be leaving a scene of an accident.
“Having a bumper sticker like that is just stupid.” - Ya, the first amendment sucks (sarc.)
“I’m all for the right to carry but it is for the purpose of defending yourself when there is no other way out, not to be a tough guy against some idiots.” - A guy coming to your aide is not a tough guy. When someone reaches for your pistol to take it out of you hand, you have to immediately assume they will use to kill you.
Go back to your safe space, I mean shelter, guy.
Keep the gun bumper stickers off of you car..
Whatever you say, tough guy.
If someone hurts your feelings, shoot them.
It’s idiots like this guy who give legitimate gun owners a bad name.
His life was not in danger, he could have simply left the scene when he walked over to his car to get his gun.
No one is advocating shooting someone for hurt feelings, that’s what liberals do.
Somebody aggressively tried taking his gun from him, and he defended himself. It’s the DA who is A-hole here.
And again, leaving the scene of an accident is a crime.
And again, leaving the scene of an accident is a crime.
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No, it is not. If you feel you are in danger you can leave and call the police from a safe area.
This tough guy was able to walk back to his car to get his phone and gun. He could have easily left the scene and called the cops from somewhere else.
I work in public housing projects in Minneapolis and St Paul all the time. I have walked away from situations a number of times instead of escalating a no win situation.
In one of my CHL classes (which was taught by a former cop), he advised us not to get involved in these types of situations. He said that even if you are right, you may still be indicted and sued, etc. I don't think anything Weiss did should have led to his being prosecuted, but I know my instructor would have advised him to leave the area. He also advised us to not have gun-related bumper stickers. It tells people you are likely carrying and they can break into your vehicle looking for the guns you may have stashed inside.
The “Tough Guy” in this case was the drug addict immigrant who acted aggressively after hitting someone else’s car, then spit on him, and then tried to take his gun.
What is wrong about a man defending one’s person and property?
The only thing I see the guy should have done differently is call the cops immediately while also arming himself, and keep 911 on the phone for a recording of the events.
My concealed class, taught by current sheriffs, advised us somewhat similarly, and also to avoid districts and counties that under control left-leaning politicians and prosecutors whenever possible. Any lawyers or politicians, either side of the aisle, hell bent on making a name for themselves will destroy you and bankrupt you.
What is not mentioned in this article, or perhaps I missed it, is at what point was the phone and gun retrieved? Did he get out to help the spinning car, and when it hit his car, go and get the phone/gun, then to be confronted by the driver and passenger of the other car? Or did he go get his phone and gun after he was confronted and spit on?
Walk away. Call the cops. Avoid two trials.
Or be a tough guy suburban commando and ruin your life.
Is “Tough Guy” your word/phrase of the day? LOL. It’s been on every post on this subject.
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