Equal Justice Under Law.............REALLY?

Today I am going to be talking about the statement in the title of course. "Equal Justice Under Law". For years we, as Americans, have thought that we all had equal protection under the law while knowing in our hearts that this was a false reality.
We watched the O.J. trials and the Michael Jackson trials and were held in awe at the results.
So why is that? Well this doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that there are those that HAVE and those that HAVE NOT. Those that HAVE are able to hire attorney's.....not just run of the mill legal counsel, but high priced and very well versed seasoned attorney's.
I recall watching as my ex-mother in law went into court for a DUI and seeing the prosecuting attorney and her public pretender, I mean public defender, out in the hall making a "deal". When they returned to the court room a deal had been reached and she was pled guilty and sentenced within minutes......at no time prior was she ever consulted.
So many have asked when I have told this story, "why didn't she fire him?" Or "why didn't she stand and demand that the plea be entered for not guilty?"
She was not guilty by the way.........the simple fact is the same reason so many other good people have been convicted for offenses that they didn't commit. She didn't KNOW what her rights were and she could not AFFORD to consult with a reputable and ethical attorney.
Sound familiar? Yes, I thought so too! What it really comes down to is justice for some. Many good people are taken into court and convicted simply due to ignorance of the law. That is not a valid defense according to the US Supreme Court.
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I became involved with this company 15 years ago for the first time and although I got into the business and then jumped out, I have maintained membership and always will.
You will see some highlit words in this blog. A few of them will take you to different areas that we cover and I hope that you will educate yourself and place yourself in a position to make the law affordable for you and your family so you will not have to worry about thius situation happening to you.
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Thank you for following my blog and I will continue to bring you information that will help you. I cannot promise it will always be about this topic or that topic but I will try to keep it updated and interesting for my varied audience.

Dealing With Law Enforcement (Nathan Jeffery)

After having been in law enforcement, and currently serving as a correctional officer, I came to realize that there was a need for people to be educated on how to behave when confronted by law enforcement.
This is completely my opinion and does not reflect what your legal counsel might advise you to do if you have legal counsel.
When stopped do not do any of the following for your safety and the safety of the officer involved.
1: Do not get out of the car or run-you will get caught or "spook" the officer and it could end with injuries or worse to one or both of you. AND additional charges for you.
2: Comply with the officers orders-the majority of officers in the field behave in an ethical manner and will not violate the rights that they know you are entitled to.
3: Make no SUDDEN movements
4: Keep your hands in view AT ALL TIMES.
5: Wait for the officer to tell you what he/she wants you to get or do. And then comply. If it is unlawful then that can be sorted out in court.
6: DO NOT argue. You will not win and it may just get you into more trouble than if you complied.
7: Present any identification like your drivers license, insurance information, registration, legal shield card, and other identifying information in a respectful and courteous manner.
8: If you have something that you shouldn't don't lie about it if they will find it anyway (consult legal counsel as this can lead to legal issues) Silence does not equal lying!!!
9: If you possess a concealed weapon permit follow your local jurisdictions laws and as a general rule keep both hands on the steering wheel or in plain view and indicate that you are armed and have a permit and the location of the weapon. Follow orders AS GIVEN without resistance of any kind!
10: Behave in the way that you would expect him/her to behave with you. The majority of officers just want to do their job and go home safe to their families at the end of the shift. The majority are not "out to get you" or "messing with you for the fun of it".
11: Thank them for their concern and service. They do a very thankless job and hearing they are appreciated will go a long way in how the situation will end. Be genuine. They may very well save your life or that of a family or friend one day.