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by Flightmare
Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: Self-Defense Reports
Topic: TX: CHL not charged by grand jury in death of catalytic burglar
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Re: TX: CHL not charged by grand jury in death of catalytic burglar

oljames3 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:11 pm
ELB wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:22 pm
oljames3 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:39 am Agreed. Defender caught a break. Not being indicted is not the same as a "not guilty" verdict.
It's much better, actually, says a) either there's no crime here or there's not enough to go to trial with, and b) avoids the cost and agony of a trial. A not-guilty verdict is very expensive. I would take a no-bill any day. He sort of got a "jury nullification" by the GJ.
He is still at jeopardy to be charged again as double jeopardy has not attached.
Bingo! While no-bill MAY potentially eliminate the headache of a lengthy and likely costly court case, a not-guilty verdict means that it's done and over with.
IANAL

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