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seamusTX wrote: If I were involved, I wouldn't need Ex-Lax—that's for sure. But a defense attorney can't do much until you are actually accused of a crime. Attorneys are not allowed when witnesses are called to answer questions in front of a grand jury, though as I understand it, a witness can leave the room to consult with his lawyer before answering a specific question.

- Jim

I think a defense attorney would be helpful, pre-indictment, in making sure the DA knew his client's version of the story, to help with corroboration by other witnesses/evidence, avenues of inquiry. A prospective defendant can always claim the 5th even in Grand Jury proceedings, if there is need. And of course, you need to prepare your client for the examination by Grand Jury, to make sure he/she understands the impact of various areas that might be asked about.

I really don't see a problem here. The perp was killed in the commission of a violent felony. There was no mistaken identification, no victims, there will be no trial or mistrial, or appeal, and no recidivism. The People are not going to be put to the expense of feeding and housing him. Nobody made him do it, and he won't do it again.

And, perhaps other would be wannabees will read his story in the paper and decide maybe they should stick to being a caddy, or sweeping up after the elephants, or something. Wouldn't that be something!