How to choose a good lawyer for a self-defense case with Massad Ayoob - Critical Mas Ep 34

[@gowilsoncombat]

BTW, today is Massad Ayoob’s Birthday!🎉

[@MsWest-tf6xu]

Congratulations and keep them coming! 🎉😆👏

[@cmleibenguth]

Happy Birthday

[@phambelton1]

Happy Birthday!!

[@rogersorensonjr.8343]

Happy Birthday Massad! I enjoy all your videos!

[@evachier]

Feliz Cumpleaños!

[@johndoeboston123]

I am a trial attorney in Massachusetts. In my opinion, each of the points in this video is absolutely correct. Criminal defense trial work generally focuses on cross-examining hostile witnesses, while keeping your own client away from the witness stand. But effectively presenting a "counter-story" (i.e., affirmative defense) requires different tactics. It's not enough to poke holes in somebody else's story. In that sense it's like civil trial work. It is an excellent idea to look for a lawyer who has defended police officers. If one of those isn't available, then I would look for an attorney who has a serious practice in both criminal and civil trials: it shows a range of talent, flexibility, and comfort with learning new things.

[@KeyboardWarrior101st]

Do you also agree with his opinion of talking to the police and explaining yourself before having representation? He has taken this stance multiple times while on the Active Self Protection channel.

[@donf3877]

@@KeyboardWarrior101st Mr. Ayoob has NOT said that. He has listed exactly (five things) what to do and say to officers prior to having legal representation. One is to make sure YOU are the one that notifies the police FIRST. That starts the indication you are indeed the victim. "Guilty" parties usually do NOT call the police. Another is stating the fact you were attacked and feared for your life. No where in his five things is there ANY "explaining". Only that you are the victim, you shot in self-defense, and you will talk further AFTER you talk with your lawyer. Not saying anything will give the indication you are trying to hide something. Say those five things, and ONLY those five things. It starts the thought process with the officers that you are the victim, not the guy you shot. It also shows you are willing to PROVE it... after you talk with your lawyer. There are some people out there that state say nothing. That hints that all is not well in your "self-defense" shooting. And, if the guy you shot has friends there that are willing to tell their side of the story (i.e. you didn't need to shoot at all), THEY are on record FIRST unless you step up to bat first. Be the FIRST to call 911, and be the FIRST to say your five things. Then shut the hell up until you talk to your lawyer. Some of the self-defense protection services have lawyers on call 24 hours a day. IF you pay for one of those services (I do), then make the call. You MIGHT have legal defense on the phone as you talk to the police. Oh and, his tips on a lawyer is spot on. You want a lawyer like the guy up north that killed two guys and shot another guy all in self-defense (can't type his "name", or YuckTube will delete the reply. Crazy huh???). They systematically destroyed every single trick the DA tried, without fan fair. THAT is the type of defense you want and need.

[@donf3877]

@@KeyboardWarrior101st Also, John's (ASP) reasoning behind not needing extra ammo is totally FALSE. How many videos on his channel, and others, have I seen experienced police officers drop the mag out of their gun (both hand and rifle) in the excitement??? MANY MANY MANY TIMES And sometimes not just once, but MULTIPLE times during the same conflict. A "civilian" in the heat of the moment would be even more akin to making that mistake. And being a leftie, it would be even easier for me. The release is on the "primary" hand's side. Most of the time John has good advice. On the "extra mags" though, it is NOT good advise at all. Of course, the ONLY reason I carry two extra loaded 17 round mags is... with a shoulder holster it helps balance the weight of the full-size Beretta on the other side. :) I "travel" on a power scooter, so I am a prime target. But, If someone hits me up, I will pull my cell phone from under the left side of my sports coat and give it to them. Then reach for my "wallet" on the right side. Most people don't stop to think of someone drawing with the "wrong" left hand. At least I HOPE they don't...................................................

[@pearlwhite7157]

Thank you from a North Carolinian who (always appreciates) a straight forward but thoughtful comment. Especially these days of our time 💞💞💞

[@pearlwhite7157]

@@donf3877 Best wishes and Regards. Cheer's to you kind sir for hand's down best comeback of the year!!! 💞💞💞

[@PR-zz6xl]

From my experience, I can vouch for the information given in this video. It's about 99.9% if not 100% accurate. You definitely do not want the average defense attorney representing you in a justified use of deadly force situation. Go with an attorney who's familiar with firearms and knows the self defense laws in your state, it can be the difference between getting your case dismissed or risking an expensive trial where you can lose everything - the average juror likely doesn't know anything about firearms besides what they see on TV and will likely be more bias towards the Prosecution.

[@RUSH_E431]

Unless you're an AG or DA, stfu.

[@donf3877]

"will likely be more bias towards the Prosecution." And you better believe it!!!

[@shanek6582]

Love to hear Mass’ take on the coward uvalde cops.

[@joser2011a]

Me too

[@jessicagrecco5813]

Massad you are just the greatest human being ever I love you so much with your wisdom please please come to Texas

[@DownToEarthMind]

I appreciate his professional way of providing information rather than certain other styles of 'gun' videos here on KZbin

[@MartyBugg]

I've followed Mas and read most of his books since "In the Gravest Extreme" decades back. I have ACLDN because he's on the board. Thanks and happy birthday Mas.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mytake7436]

Happy Birthday week Massad. Thanks for giving us this gift of your knowledge

[@roykiefer7713]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of the most remarkably knowledgeable, respected and articulate individuals - in any field - from whom we are all privileged to learn!

[@drummerdavemax]

I think what everyone really wants to know is how do they get you to personally show up, so they really have the best chance of winning the case. I've been watching a lot of your past videos lately and want to thank you for the advice you give! I look forward to watching future videos and recently subscribed to the WC Channel. Take care.

[@BoseongCowboy]

Been a trial att. in CA 47 yrs., excellent advice and references. Wow, impressive.

[@pauljohnson9445]

Mas = Legend. HBD Massad Ayoob. Read his stuff for decades now.

[@williamwalker1277]

Massad, Thank you for the information. I hope l never have to go to court for something like this.but we never know what life is going to throw at us...

[@sunstateinvestigativeservi4606]

Great advise Mas. I would only add that the search for such an attorney should begin before the armed citizen is ever involved in a self defense shooting, not after it. Yes, most criminal defense attorneys are from the gun control side of the aisle, so how do you find one who is actually a defender of the 2nd Amendment and the right of Self Defense? One way is to join a network such as the one that you are on the board of. That will help with both the procurement and payment of legal services. A second way is to join local shooting clubs such as USPSA/IDPA/Steel Challenge affiliates and see if there are any attorneys who are members. The clubs that I belong to have several members like this, and I keep their business cards in my wallet at all times. Another benefit to joining and participating in these local clubs is the continued practice with your favorite firearms. Thanks for what you do.

[@jesussaves2043]

Getting priceless LFI content online is such a blessing. Happy Birthday Mas!

[@jamesstanley4764]

Hey Mas, happiest of birthdays to you. Been following you for years as I'm from southern N.H. I was a police Officer for 10 years and a U.S.Army Infantry grunt for the same. Thank you for what you do.

[@richarde735]

Happy Birthday Mr Ayoob! Thank you for continuing to share your wisdom and experience with all of us!

[@hawk556762]

Absolutely agree. I can not at this time give personal details but I would advise that this is true in all cases of legal representation. So common is the attorney of "guilt mitigation" that so many of them do not know how to defend innocent men. Whatever reason you find yourself on defense in the justice system, an innocent man needs an attorney who knows how to defend innocent people. May seem like common sense, but it is not common in practice in any legal defense.

[@Matlockization]

I appreciate your through no nonsense, get straight to the point advice.

[@tracydowning5242]

Happy birthday Massad Ayoob

[@TryCryingIntoThis]

He is exactly right. Sensationalism and attention is what dominates the direction of of how the majority of these cases might go south. Be low key, calm and collected, get ahead of it and take the "wind out of their sails". Be the dull "nothing to see here, folks".

[@andrewdavis146]

Excellent advice. My wife and i are members of the Armed Citizen's Legal Defense Network. Mr. Ayoob I am glad to here that you are connected with this group. Happy belated birthday.

[@PhiLeo7973]

Happy Birthday to Massad F. Ayoob. Phil🍀💙🙏👍👮

[@waltergladden15]

Happy birthday Massad! Thank you for the present.

[@richardboll8763]

Happy Birthday, Mas!

[@alberteinstein9176]

You are correct Massad. An attorney that not only knows the law but knows the great case law out there on important decisions. Your attorney only has 1 shot to get this right. I prosecuted a landmark case to the highest court in the country that gives all adults a new protected right in all 50 states. (Dutkiewicz v. Clean Harbors). You need an attorney that knows how to argue these cases. It's a specialty like a specialty doctor. There are no redo. Thomas Dutkiewicz

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Many city, urban lawyers want to clear cases quickly, smoothly. The old legal saying you have a 10% chance of a guilty verdict 📁 even if you are fully 💯 in the right, justified. Some DAs, SAOs want to settle or clear cases, plea quickly.

[@100vg]

*Thank you,* Mas! Your logic, reasoning and covering every point in detail and WHY to take the advice from your years of experience is always so very wise and brilliantly presented, and you manage to do it within a brief video. With the timing of this video so quickly after my request to cover Red Flag Laws, while you framed around, If you had to use a gun and shoot, I feel that it also applies to falsely accused Red Flag Laws. That's *if* one is allowed to seek, find and council with an Attorney with this skill and *if* Due Process is maintained where those Red Flag Laws exist and the ways that various states compose and implement them. And that's *if* Red Flag Laws don't become Federalized. I haven't researched enough to know how they are proceeding or where, but I do thank you for this!

[@terryschiller2625]

Happy birthday Massad. Many more

[@g54b95]

Happy birthday, Mas! You're a gift to us all.

[@g54b95]

@Tex ①④①⑨⑤⑨⑤⓪⑨⑤⑨ "Contact the number above to claim for you prize"? Nice English!! What shitty third-world country are you operating from, SCAMMER? Go fornicate yourself.

[@akilchaney]

Happy Birthday Ayoob!

[@echo_research_and_development]

Thank you for what you do. Over many years, information from your work along with that of Mr. Andrew Branca has been very helpful.

[@getoffmylawn8986]

Mas, been reading your stuff since the late 70s (I think), in Combat Handguns and your books. Happy Birthday, Sir!

[@thomashammett6851]

Great job Mas. I always appreciate your information and perspectives. Thank you for all of your efforts.

[@patrickpearson1399]

Happy Birthday Massad! 🎂

[@mr.lawless8235]

Happy Birthday !!!!!!! Never had a chance to meet you, but I have read and listened to many of presentations. I always found them very informative. I was fortunate to have known and been friends with Jim Clark Sr., and Jim Jr, and Bill Jordan . A great bunch of guys, and they spoke well of you also.....hope you have a great day and may. GOD bless you and yours !!!!

[@JP-il7er]

Happy Birthday, Mas! I enjoy all of your videos, but this one has SO many excellent insights. Well done, sir!

[@jamesfowley4114]

Happy birthday Massad.

[@jbigha1]

Happy birthday. We are lucky to have you!

[@jamesgibson4208]

I have been reading Massad Ayoobs books for years. Great videos. Thanks so much. Happy Birthday.

[@Cherbear609]

I love this channel>> the quality of information here is amazing. Thank you “Wilson Combat” and Massad Ayoob!

[@davidhoffman6980]

Happy Birthday Massad. You're a big inspiration to me.

[@deadeye566]

Happy Birthday, Massad. Hope you have a great day. By the way, I just ordered one of the Wilson 45th Anniversary specials yesterday. I won't get it for about a year, but what an incredible gun. It should be worth the wait.

[@kevinbrown3017]

Happy Birthday Massad🎉

[@JohnJones-op8uf]

Happy Birthday Massad...

[@PurrsPlace]

Belated Happy Birthday, Mr. Ayoob! I swear, I learn something EVERY TIME I pull up a video I haven't seen with Mas Ayoob in it. Sometimes several things when I go back to enjoy them again. This one delivers too. "Dinosaur" or not, Ayoob is gifted and I'm glad he does what he does. He's the kind of guy I'd love to take to lunch so we can ask each other all sorts of things (as I believe every person, even ones who appear quite similar, eventually show they have their own story and perspective, don't they?). =) And don't you just love it when he tells those younger than he, "Don't worry. Your time is coming!" with that knowing smile? Hah!

[@danereidii6399]

Happy Birthday Mas...I've been reading your books and magazine articles and watching your videos and KZbin's for years. You are by far the most "just the facts" individual I've encountered in the personal defense realm. Thank You for continuing to show us the way.

[@azcactus2008]

This is why I have Legal Shield. I have legal coverage in all 50 states and Canada. I have an AV rated law firm everywhere I travel.

[@paulrussillo9168]

As usual great information, presented concisely. Thank you Mas.

[@dennisl4000]

Thanks, great insight and information. BTY, belated Happy Birthday!

[@charliedobihal3136]

Another excellent post! Thank you, Mas for excellent advice! Happy and blessed birthday! May you have many more!

[@edgabel6814]

Thanks. Plain straightforward talk. Best.

[@seamusburke9101]

Happy birthday Mas, I'm listening to you from London England where people have no right whatsoever to defend themselves in any way. Even moreso if like me they're Irish. I've listened to you're advice and couldn't agree more with all your points and I also believe that there's rich man's law and poor man's law and an awful lot depends on who you are more than what you did. I consider my self to be on the bottom step of the social ladder here so have to be extremely careful at all times. I hope I have the right attitude in your eyes, and thanks for a great channel.

[@seamusburke9101]

@Tex ①④①⑨⑤⑨⑤⓪⑨⑤⑨ I don't understand your reply Tex, and if that's a phone number it's incomplete.

[@justintyme4690]

happy birthday Massad

[@GeekyFast]

Fantastic information as always, Mr. Ayoob!

[@johnquattlebaum3401]

happy birthday Mas! thank you for sharing all your knowledge and insight.

[@The_Budleys]

Happy Birthday Massad!

[@asintonic]

Amazing. Thank you. This is info thats worth a million dollars!

[@davidcook9616]

Thank you for the important information,, it should not be so difficult to be able to defend yourself or others

[@1watersthree]

All of these reasons are exactly why I am a member of CCW Safe. What I like about this insurance/membership program, is that you have the option of either using their go to attorney, who is the well known Don West. If you would rather use your own attorney you can but CCW Safe will vet that attorney and depending on what they find they may say no you’re not using that attorney. They do it that way because of every reason that Massad Ayoob is talking about in this video.

[@actinius3]

Good ideas. I never have thought carefully about hiring lawyers. Always tried to avoid them, but if it is your unlucky day - everything changes.

[@keithlutz4842]

Invaluable. More content like this, please!

[@bumpercoach]

great points ... like I told a close friend in the midst of a case where he ultimately prevailed over the bogus charges -- better to win that to have dramatic vindication from those who will never admit they were wrong

[@Dennisthemenace40]

Great insight on this very important subject. Thanks Mas, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[@jimantonino4394]

Thank you Mas, and thanks for all of the work you have done on behalf of legal use of deadly force.

[@CWQIII]

Happy birthday sir and thank you for the wisdom and knowledge you so graciously share with us.

[@steveclujhawkins8063]

This is a very valuable lesson in view of the shooting at the mall in Indiana. I would mistakenly look for a C.D. attorney. Thank you Mr. Ayoob

[@tonymoore2418]

Great advice, I hope I never need to use it.

[@slowhand1198]

Multiple excellent insights here from a man who surely knows. Thanks, Mass, learned quite a bit.

[@ALPHAJACK78]

Excellent video! Thank you so much very informative

[@paulrapp6]

Happy birthday Mas 🎊🎂🎉🍾.

[@billcox2243]

Happy Birthday Massad! 🥂

[@lukemasmaximus1616]

Thanks and Happy birthday Mas

[@MrNeverbeentoEurope]

Happy birthday Sir! Thank you for all you and have done do for the CC community and police!

[@sumting3765]

Happy Birthday, thanks for the informative videos. Perry Mason actually did lose one case, it was a classic!

[@maritzanieves8317]

Thank you sir for this very helpful information! Happy Birthday and many more, God bless you!

[@kubikariYOU]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience with us.

[@markknister6272]

So much info! So scary to face the “justice” system - alone….

[@realmusic4you]

Everything that you discussed here in this video is absolutely true. The sad part is that there is one crucial element missing and that is what is within the justice system itself as a whole. Lawyers, That Are Respected by the Judge and or prosecutor, Being part of a Fraternity, Overlooking The Facts, The True Facts, The True Law, The True Law That Any Well Trained Self Defense Lawyer Should Be Able To Prove And Win A Justified Shooting, With Out Being Part Of A Secret Society, Or Masonic Lodge, Or Golf Buddies With The Judge And Or Prosecutor. Thank You Massad For A True Synopsis Of the Actual Reality of What Should Be Considered In A Self Defense Shooting Case. "Happy Birthday" Massad Ayoob. May Your Day Be Filled With Many Blessings Joy And Prosperity For Many, Many More BirthdaysTo Come. All The Best To You And Yours.

[@paulszklennik8784]

Happy Birthday! Hope its a great day. Thanks for all the knowledge and insights you provide in the area.

[@mikebutler7605]

Happy Birthday Mas. I’ve been a member of the ACLDFN and they are a strong, clear thinking outfit. You video on choosing a lawyer was spot on. I’m going to write Marty with the link. Their members need to hear it.

[@jerryjones188]

Thank you for another great educational video, Massad Ayoob. Happy late birthday.

[@jeff7.629]

Massad, thank you for this important information.

[@bksfv6812]

Great advice, Mr. Ayoob. I sincerely thank you, and Gob Bless you, sir.

[@alvinhole7700]

Again Fantastic !! Happy Birthday Mas

[@newsome30677]

Happy Belated Birthday Mass!

[@patrickmercante4376]

Happy B-Day Massad! I have been listening to and watching you for a very long time. You have no idea how much I appreciate you. I have read one of your books many times over. Please keep up the GREAT work. Someday, I hope I can meet you in person.

[@DuaneThomas1963]

Mas, I remember a piece of advice you gave the class, in an LFI course I attended years ago; I'm paraphrasing but it went something like this: "When you need an attorney in a self-defense case involving firearms, call the Second Amendment Foundation. They know who the attorneys are, in a lot of areas, who are willing to defend citizens who've defended themselves with firearms, who know the law in that area, AND are pro-gun." Good advice. I did that, got a recommendation and his phone number from SAF, called up the guy, talked to him, got a good vibe, then put his number into my phone to have, just in case I ever suddenly needed it.

[@JF-wz3oo]

Priceless information. Thank you Mas.

[@daleparker4207]

Great video. Happy Birthday. Hope Mr. Wilson is doing well. Thank you.

[@alantoon5708]

Again, priceless advice from a very learned man...

[@gowilsoncombat]

Glad to hear it

[@gw10758]

I ahd not thought this out before. Thank you for your insights.... and Happy Birthday related to the comments below.

[@dallas1431]

Happy Birthday Mr. Ayoob...

[@bobwampler3387]

Again, excellent information as always.

[@johnjanik1430]

Greetings from Alaska. This may not be the best video to respond to, but in many ways it may be the perfect one. Earlier this evening I watched an older video of yours regarding "training drills", and I must say it has much merit, especially as I am a former marine and understand the importance of training. But now to the point. and you may have already done so, I would ask that you develop a drill for "seniors" that would involve an encounter "in town" where any form of retreat is not an option (due to medical disabilities) as well as responding to a home invasion. I realize that "stand you ground laws" vary from state to state, but us old people all to often simply do not enjoy the ability to leave a developing situation. Thanks in advance for all you offer and I look forward to your solution/recommendation to this issue. John Janik

[@bretrobinett3073]

Happy Birthday, Sir!!!!

[@raphaeldallavechia4510]

tku sirrrrrr!!! #wilsoncombat

[@BrianMcGilvray01]

Happy Birthday Mas from a fellow New Englander!

[@haroldmaddock]

Happy Birthday Mas!

[@jayhom449]

Happy Birthday Massad Ayoob 🎂 I enjoy your books and I still use your knife you design for Spyderco.

[@dadadadave100]

Happy birthday massad hope you have many many more my friend