Simon ,'Jaynestown'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Backing Cashmere 200% on the good lawyer, emphasis on good. A good one can minimize whatever damage there may be, and is worth whatever s/he charges. I'm willing to chip in what I can toward the costs, either of your ticket home or the lawyer.
--And please don't let anybody think that because the boy's dad was in the right that he doesn't need a lawyer. Courts are best navigated by those familiar with them.
Joining the "find a good lawyer" bandwagon. Because Beverly's right. (Not to mention that, if the guy denies everything in court, a good lawyer will be more likely to find and poke holes in his story.)
I don't know whether "defense of preschool-age son" would be a defense as a matter of law. But I don't see any jury convicting on those facts.
Allyson, I am so sorry/angry/WTFiswrongwithpeople for you. Ugh.
Restraint? The hell? I'm a krav brown belt and I'm not sure how I'd go about restraining a grown man and calling 911 until 911 got there. In general, hit them until they can no longer be a threat--I guess it primarily matters how much he hit him. But that's a dicey as hell line, and dangerous too.
Please tell me they just charged your brother and that they didn't take him into custody.
Restraint? The hell? I'm a krav brown belt and I'm not sure how I'd go about restraining a grown man and calling 911 until 911 got there.
I know. that's fucking ridiculous.
I'm hoping that was just the PR answer.
I made it through the Bad Meeting relatively unscathed. Now I just have to listen in on another meeting, and then I'm done! Phew. I have to decide if I'm going to take the train/bus or cab to the airport. Lazy vs. cheap -- it's a real battle within me!
I don't know whether "defense of preschool-age son" would be a defense as a matter of law. But I don't see any jury convicting on those facts.
Me neither. I'd sure vote to acquit. I mean, I've never hit another person in my life, but if anyone laid a hand on Annabel in my presence I have no doubt whatsoever that would change that very instant.
WTF? Allyson, I am so very sorry. Your brother did absolutely the right thing. I don't know if I could stop hitting the guy.
Allyson, I have some friends at a firm in Boston. I don't think they do criminal, but could probably recommend someone. Do you want me to contact them? I'm leaving the office for the afternoon in a few minutes, but if you send me an email at my profile addy, I'll get it.
Allyson, what everyone else said, including any help you might need, finance-wise.