-> DH> I wouldn't necessarily expect to get the best attorney just becau
-> DH> he defends cops via the police union.  maybe the union is broke,
-> DH> they got the cheapest lawyer, or maybe the layer is the brother o
-> DH> the ehad of the union.  But, it probably isn't a bad place to sta
->
-> This is probably a good thing to check out now - especially if you ca
-> for self-protection. In the long run, it's at least as important to
-> know a good lawyer as it is to practice with your self-defense
-> weapon. After all, what's the point of defending yourself against a
-> mugger only to be mugged by the prosecutor and the mugger's lawyer
-> and wind up sleeping in a dumpster?
Ideally, you want someone experienced with the dynamics of a
self-defense shooting, not your family lawyer whose whole practice
revolves around real-estate closings and drawing up wills.  So the
police union lawyer is a good place to start.
Then, check his record to find out if he's been WINNING these cases for
the union.
Regards
John
The Master says: "Love your enemies, but keep your gun well-oiled and
                  your powder dry!"
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