Another case of "tell the truth?"

[57Coastie]

Another case of "if you decide to talk to LEOs, do not lie to them or conceal evidence." ??

"A 19-year-old Texas A&M student responsible for shooting and killing 28-year-old Christopher Reeves as Reeves was attempting to rob the man was ordered Friday to spend the next six months in prison and given five years of probation.

"Robert Jeffery Reese, a junior chemical engineering major, pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence with intent to destroy for attempting to get rid of the gun he used and the marijuana Reeves was trying to steal.

..."Because Reese shot Reeves inside his home and was covered by self-defense laws, he could not be charged with homicide."

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Jim

[The Annoyed Man]

Not making excuses, but he was probably scared about confessing the pot possession because he thought that since he had killed someone while committing the crime of possession and use of marijuana, he'd be in bigger trouble than over a simple self-defense shooting..............so he lied and tried to cover up the evidence.

[rp_photo]

I guess Superman isn't always faster than a speeding bullet.

[mikedude]

In reality he is lucky they didn't slam him with federal time. Selling drugs with a gun is huge. I don't have sympathy for this guy. He is very lucky.

[rp_photo]

Does Castle Doctrine apply when a crime is taking place?

[MasterOfNone]

I guess Superman isn't always faster than a speeding bullet.

I don't know for sure about the Christopher Reeves Superman, but the George Reeves version was never bothered by bullets; it was throwing the empty gun that made him flinch.

[Oldgringo]

So, if recreational marijuana was legal in Texas, Reese would be a free man?

[Jaguar]

Not making excuses, but he was probably scared about confessing the pot possession because he thought that since he had killed someone while committing the crime of possession and use of marijuana, he'd be in bigger trouble than over a simple self-defense shooting..............so he lied and tried to cover up the evidence.

Another reason to not talk to the police. Tell your lawyer and let them explain it. Chances are they work for you and will have your best interest in mind, regardless of what the cops at the scene promise.

[JALLEN]

Not making excuses, but he was probably scared about confessing the pot possession because he thought that since he had killed someone while committing the crime of possession and use of marijuana, he'd be in bigger trouble than over a simple self-defense shooting..............so he lied and tried to cover up the evidence.

Another reason to not talk to the police. Tell your lawyer and let them explain it. Chances are they work for you and will have your best interest in mind, regardless of what the cops at the scene promise.

That may have been what happened. Assume that the police showed up in response to the shooting and started doing their usual thorough examination of a crime scene. The shooter may have kept his mouth shut appropriately, but moved things around, or planted the "evidence" somehow. When matters at the scene didn't add up, somebody figured out the evidence had been fiddled.

Still, it's best to let your lawyer do the talking. A poor choice of words or emphasis can be ruinous. What you say is evidence; what your lawyer says is not, merely argument. Lawyers all know that an eyewitness can ruin a good story, and you are the eyewitness. The ratio of those talking themselves into trouble vs. talking themselves out of trouble must be hideous.

[57Coastie]

...The ratio of those talking themselves into trouble vs. talking themselves out of trouble must be hideous.

Two lawyers agree -- one on the Right, and one on the Left. Something is wrong here.

It must be the Holiday Season....

Jim