Bouncers would not let my brother and his friends in a club (keep in mind they didn't get kicked out, they just couldn't get in), so his friends started a fight with the bouncers. I realize my brother could be guilty by association but he did not fight, so how could they charge him with battery? Also, he was the only one arressted because his friends ran. I guess he didn't run because he figured he was not guilty. I doubt the bouncers will recognize his face and vouch for him in court. Could he possibly get a plea bargin for ratting on his friends? What are the chances of fighting this case?
2006-08-26 08:57:48 · 11 answers · asked by bizz x3 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Sounds like lots of reasonable doubt there. I wouldn't advise ratting out anyone, rather they have to prove that he did something. With no video, it's his word against theirs. His background and previous record will speak more than this one incident.
2006-08-26 09:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good attorney to bring out the facts. I would assume the bouncers or the victim pointed him out as the offender. There are always two or more opinions. We don't know the facts. The prosecutor will ask some questions. 1. Why didn't your brother leave when he saw there was going to be an altercation? 2. Why, out of all the people being allowed to enter the club were your brother and his friends turned away? You need to get your brother a good attorney who can cast some reasonable doubt or prove that he is not guilty. He has real problems if he was charged with battery, which means he struck someone causing substantial visible or bodily injury. We are not talking about disorderly conduct, or disturbing the peace.
2006-08-26 10:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by bsure32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are correct and your brother was only 'there' but never fought or otherwise laid his hands on anyone, whether it be pushing or anything else, then instead of thinking in terms of a plea bargain, why not just go to trial? He can test the evidence against him by allowing witnesses to come forward, give testimony, and if no one can identify him or say that he did anything, then he will most likely be found not guilty and set free. In the long run, he'll feel much better with this outcome, than to plea bargain to something he doesn't believe he did at all.
2006-08-26 10:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You (He) can fight any case. Is it his story that he didn't join in the fight or did the video prove it? Look, What goes around comes around. If he hangs out with guys who start fights because they can't get into a club, he's playing with matches and that means the likelyhood of getting burned is pretty high. You sound very sympathetic to his "cause". Another term for that is "enabler". He's responsible for his own actions let the legal system do it's work.
2006-08-26 09:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by DelK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You stated that if it would be self protection, yet basically one individual have been given hit. So, by using that it does no longer be seen self-protection. it would be attack. there's no reason for every person to hit every person basically because of the fact some words have been exchanged. As for the criminal technique, it would rely on if the guy referred to as the police and rates have been pressed. if so, then the assaulter might then be charged and detained(being detained might rely on which state). As for being released, it would rely on even if if or no longer if the assaulter has a prior criminal heritage. looking on which state (while you're conversing concerning to the U. S.), will they confirm the severity of the crime and punishment.
2016-11-05 21:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he will go to court. if he pushed his way in hes a misdemeanor and will plea always plea not guilty it lowers anything down the judge will hear him his side and take into account he did not run.who hit who is what the judge wants to knwo who assaulted who - who touched who.. is what the judge will want to know shi ebign in the wrong place wrong tiem he could get probationary period service to the court what judge decides and a small fine ask this link judge http://www.judgejoebrown.com/resources/
2006-08-26 10:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you brother needs to get a clue and get better friends... Maybe he'll make some in jail.
2006-08-26 10:17:19 · answer #7 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chances are nil like I said in the other post. sorry that the bouncers don't recognize him.
2006-08-26 09:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a plea denotes guilt
his only chance is a decent prosecutor or a great defense atty
good luck with that
2006-08-26 09:08:41 · answer #9 · answered by feisty_wun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call a Lawyer and tell him the story.There is some reasonable doubt there.It would depend also on your State's law.
2006-08-27 06:44:43 · answer #10 · answered by John G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋