Getz not indicted on robbery charge.

[tvc184]

Maybe interesting, maybe not.

Former councilman Mike Getz was accused of Robbery recently. Today the Jefferson County grand jury returned a No Bill in the case meaning no indictment.

As usual (in my opinion) the social media comments seem more political rather than legal. That certainly isn’t shocking.

There are a few points of criminal law and self defense that may be of interest. 

 

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[thetragichippy]

15 hours ago, tvc184 said:

As usual (in my opinion) the social media comments seem more political rather than legal.

I guess it has been going on for a while, but it seems lately it's everywhere.....People posting their opinion of the law and being completely wrong, yet a large group of people believe it. The Karmelo case, the Nolan case are a couple that come to mind. 

My favorite comment from your link is "I guess we can all go steal yard signs and point guns at people"......lol

[tvc184]

8 hours ago, thetragichippy said:

I guess it has been going on for a while, but it seems lately it's everywhere.....People posting their opinion of the law and being completely wrong, yet a large group of people believe it. The Karmelo case, the Nolan case are a couple that come to mind. 

My favorite comment from your link is "I guess we can all go steal yard signs and point guns at people"......lol

Yeah, the comments are more of the story.

”I heard” and “That’s the law!” are always great for conversation starters.

I like the “It’s Robbery” or similar comments.

 There is that little ol’ bugaboo under Texas law about displaying firearms that seems to be glossed over.  

[thetragichippy]

16 hours ago, tvc184 said:

There is that little ol’ bugaboo under Texas law about displaying firearms that seems to be glossed over.

I've always been taught at a very young age never pull a gun unless you plan on using it. 

I believe the story was Mike was confronted by someone and felt threatened and displayed the gun or may have pointed it at him. Crime? 

If so, my question would be at what point is it legal to pull your firearm?