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Being a criminal defense lawyer is a tough job. There aren't many times you get simply enjoy a moment, but I had one this morning.
The facts of that case weren't great for the State, but they'd rather try it than dismiss it or reduce the charge. Can't blame them for that.They even made a reasonable DWI plea bargain offer before trial, but my client wouldn't accept it because he said he wasn't guilty. Can't blame him for that.
And a shout out to 5:41 PM. Can't blame me for that.
Edit: Ok, I might have been a little giddy and texted the wife, "I had not guilties shooting out of my eyes. Boom. Winning. Next case."
A funny moment happened after the trial as I was sitting in the courtroom by myself (I always do that). An older gentleman came in and said he had some time and was just looking around the courthouse. I pointed out a couple of things (like how all the woodwork was done by hand by an inmate), and then he said, "Let me give you my card in case you ever need me." I read it and smiled and he left the courtroom laughing.
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The police simply must stop pulling over and arresting random people for DWI. It's not right for them to ONLY focus on cars or trucks that weave out of lanes, speed wildly or go super slow, accelerate or slow down oddly and for no reason, or that are in the ditch or involved in accidents. It would only be fair for more perfectly sober people to be charged with DWI also. Why pick on those who exhibit dangerous and life threatening driving?
So in the end how much to it cost this guy to prove his innocence and how much of our money was wasted trying to find him guilty? The only ones to come out ahead were the lawyers.
I believe the AB5QU is a Ham Radio ID.....I am sure I will be corrected if I am wrong...
--Craig on Lake Conroe--
AB5QU is a ham radio call sign. It shows to be registered to:
TED L RICHARD
PARADISE, TX 76073
USA
AB5QU is his HAM radio call sign...I think. I googled it.
Vernon
Well Barry 1 case out of 100 is not to bad!
"I love the smell of a courtroom in the morning. It smells like......VICTORY!"
Double Fake BSG doing his Robert Duvall imitation
Did anyone mention AB5QU is a ham call sign?
He didn't "prove his innocence." Not guilty isn't synonomous with innocent. And if you had a prosecutor who only took the laydown cases to trial, the cops would all be pissed about all the cases that get rejected, the public would get pissed because they listen to the cops, and the next election that prosecutor gets replaced with a new one who makes all the promises in the world but can't follow up, and then the whole thing gets repeated.
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=221426
Congrats on the victory...always love to see the prosecution stomped in the dirt!
Barry, you are a modern day Judd for the Defense. Maybe even a Percy Foreman. Not quite a Perry Mason, but you can certainly aspire to that lofty level.
My Other Brother Darryl
He's a young Matlock!
Congratulations, Barry. Now take the rest of the day off.
1:12
Closer to an "almost Matlock."
RE: Text to Mrs. LL...
Crazy looks good on you BUBear. Keep up the good work.
*;)
Muldrow would be proud.
Ted Richards could be stalking you at the courthouse since you told everyone you were there. Better be careful. He might do a blog about you.
I think he's left the house
People who kill others driving drunk should be shot in the head on the side of the road.
LOVE the card!!!! Hope to have one some day. Won't be until about 20 more years, but something to look forward to. I like his sense of humor.
Did he Smell like ham?
I have his card too. Hes a very friendly man whos been hanging around the Sheriffs office also.
I wonder if my previous comment will diminish my chances of getting picked for the jury?
To tommy @ 2:51...
You can only hope you are so lucky.
*;)
Congratulations, Barry, to you for getting a rare verdict and to your client for not knuckling under to the State in the face of a tempting plea bargain.
2:20 I only wish YOU could be shot in the head. I'd do it personally, you arrogant self-righteous a**hole!
Congrats Barry on you not guilty verdict. I hope the defendant stays sober when driving.
I love the card of Mr. Richards! Someday that can be you. Start preparing for it now. Retirement is just around the corner. Life goes by so quickly after 50.
Looks like another case of bi-winning! Congrats!
"arrogant self-righteous a**hole!"
Yall catch that defense attorneys?
I'm not good jury material..
Really I'd like to celebrate all the drunks who pop them tops and evade them cops and sometimes kill a few innocent people.
Ham radio is how we will stay in touch when BHO pulls the plug on the internets.
Muldrow would be proud.
Muldrow couldn't care less.
Rage
Barry your hottt!
I know every person charged with a crime deserves a fair trial, and without a lawyer to represent him, doesn't get one.
I'm sure there have been a few people in your career that you were convinced were guilty as charged, and you got them off.
Do you ever worry that person will again drive while under the influence, and maybe the next time, kill YOUR entire family?
When that happens, do you sleep well at night?
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