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Gordon Shumway wrote:
That's what some law enforcement agencies would like for us to think. You are not necessarily a loser from the get-go and you can come out financially on top. Please see these2 threads for real-life examples of individuals who have fought and won 5-figure ($21,000 in the first case) settlements.
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum39/32136.html
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum26/12851.html
Whether or not an officer is disciplined may depend on how far you're willing to push beyond settlement. Perhaps a federal color-of-law suit would be in order.
Gordon Shumway wrote:
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Certainly I agree, but I disagree....
LEOs get golden points for contriving and trapping innocent people into situations that they can be detained and arrested. Remember, even if you win in court, the LEO keeps his gold star and you are still out $$$ for defense.
In these situations you are a loser from the get-go....
That's what some law enforcement agencies would like for us to think. You are not necessarily a loser from the get-go and you can come out financially on top. Please see these2 threads for real-life examples of individuals who have fought and won 5-figure ($21,000 in the first case) settlements.
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum39/32136.html
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum26/12851.html
Whether or not an officer is disciplined may depend on how far you're willing to push beyond settlement. Perhaps a federal color-of-law suit would be in order.