Neo1130
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Been reading the forums for about 4 years now, but just signed up.
1. I was recently charged with an incident that happened earlier this year. Basically, got in an accident in which the other guy had some road rage and wrecked into me, seemingly ON PURPOSE. Immediately called 911 and while on the phone, pulled over (had no choice since there was traffic stopped in all directions.) Once stopped, I told the guy to stay in his car multiple times as he was RUSHING to my vehicle. I felt threatened and pulled my weapon (CPL holder.) Cops arrived in less than 2 minutes. Was not arrested or cited for anything.
However the DA is now wanting charge me for unlawful display of a weapon. You all know the wonderful numbers of that RCW. 9.41.270... Ya'll know the wording as well...
Now, one of the subsections of that RCW are as follows...
(c) Any person acting for the purpose of protecting himself or herself against the use of presently threatened unlawful force by another, or for the purpose of protecting another against the use of such unlawful force by a third person;
I honestly felt this guy was out to harm me or my family after having already nearly totalling his vehicle on mine. He did have the intent of harm by the look on his face, which I saw in my rearview.
I have the 911 call recording which has all of this caught (wife was the one that called.)
I know jail time is possible with this charge which is why I want a lawyer, BUT I cannot afford a lawyer and I feel my case is strong enough that I can present it to my favor.
SO, the official questions...
1. Anyone know a good lawyer in the Olympia area?
2. What are the typical lawyer fees for this charge, seeing I have ALL evidence to go in my favor.
3. What type of court setting will this take place in? Is it like a Judge Judy type setting, or will there be a jury? How long will this take? Hours? Days? I have maybe 30 minutes of evidence I can provide.
4. Should I represent myself with the evidence I have?
Things going in my favor.
1. Clean record
2. Positive evidence
3. NRA member
4. Prior Security Forces experience
5. Even states in the law that I should be exempt
6. Professional appearance all the time
7. CPL holder
I really appreciate any advice that can be given, (and know I'll hear at least once to "Find a lawyer" but again, I cannot afford one at the moment.) Just had a son 4 months ago and am still paying the medical bills for that.
1. I was recently charged with an incident that happened earlier this year. Basically, got in an accident in which the other guy had some road rage and wrecked into me, seemingly ON PURPOSE. Immediately called 911 and while on the phone, pulled over (had no choice since there was traffic stopped in all directions.) Once stopped, I told the guy to stay in his car multiple times as he was RUSHING to my vehicle. I felt threatened and pulled my weapon (CPL holder.) Cops arrived in less than 2 minutes. Was not arrested or cited for anything.
However the DA is now wanting charge me for unlawful display of a weapon. You all know the wonderful numbers of that RCW. 9.41.270... Ya'll know the wording as well...
Now, one of the subsections of that RCW are as follows...
(c) Any person acting for the purpose of protecting himself or herself against the use of presently threatened unlawful force by another, or for the purpose of protecting another against the use of such unlawful force by a third person;
I honestly felt this guy was out to harm me or my family after having already nearly totalling his vehicle on mine. He did have the intent of harm by the look on his face, which I saw in my rearview.
I have the 911 call recording which has all of this caught (wife was the one that called.)
I know jail time is possible with this charge which is why I want a lawyer, BUT I cannot afford a lawyer and I feel my case is strong enough that I can present it to my favor.
SO, the official questions...
1. Anyone know a good lawyer in the Olympia area?
2. What are the typical lawyer fees for this charge, seeing I have ALL evidence to go in my favor.
3. What type of court setting will this take place in? Is it like a Judge Judy type setting, or will there be a jury? How long will this take? Hours? Days? I have maybe 30 minutes of evidence I can provide.
4. Should I represent myself with the evidence I have?
Things going in my favor.
1. Clean record
2. Positive evidence
3. NRA member
4. Prior Security Forces experience
5. Even states in the law that I should be exempt
6. Professional appearance all the time
7. CPL holder
I really appreciate any advice that can be given, (and know I'll hear at least once to "Find a lawyer" but again, I cannot afford one at the moment.) Just had a son 4 months ago and am still paying the medical bills for that.