TX: CHL not charged by grand jury in death of catalytic burglar
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:03 am
Someone had posted this on our neighborhood group. Jones Rd. and 290 Area. I watch more where I park now.
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Agreed. Defender caught a break. Not being indicted is not the same as a "not guilty" verdict.K.Mooneyham wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:40 am I have zero sympathy for the deceased thief. However, the LTC holder got lucky, IMO. Not calling police, and picking up his brass after the incident? Not the way to do things, at all, and not what I was taught in CHL class.
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.ELB wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:22 pmIt'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.
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.oljames3 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:11 pmHe is still at jeopardy to be charged again as double jeopardy has not attached.ELB wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:22 pmIt'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.
You are right. The DA can bring it to the grand jury on a no bill. I think they would only do that if he starts shooting off his mouth and says something that makes the DA think there is reason to charge him. Maybe if he blasts another crook in the next few months.Flightmare wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:15 pmBingo! 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.oljames3 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 6:11 pmHe is still at jeopardy to be charged again as double jeopardy has not attached.ELB wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:22 pmIt'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.
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