Posted on August 22, 2016
The Next Fight- Calling 911 After a Self Defense Shooting
Don West, National Trial Counsel for CCW Safe, continues with The Next Fight talking about making a 911 call after a self defense shooting. 911 should be called as soon as possible after an incident, and remember that the call will most likely be recorded and will most likely be used later if needed.
What you say and how you say it may significantly affect your case should you face prosecution. During a call, identify yourself as a victim and that you were forced to act in self defense, and ask for help. Don’t let any anger carry over when talking to the police, and after providing basic, preliminary information, you should not give details, as you will most likely be confused, and probably won’t clearly remember exactly what happened at this time.
The more you say while working through this trauma that you have just been involved in, you may inadvertently say something that you are not clear on, and may say something that may be challenged later. Lastly, if you have someone else with you, a family member or friend, you may have them call 911 on your behalf.
Welcome to The Next Fight!
The Next Fight Series:
2. The Next Fight: Self Defense As A Matter Of Perspective
4. The Next Fight- Statements and Miranda
5. The Next Fight- The Responding Officer
6. The Next Fight- The Investigating Detective
7. The Next Fight- Police Search After Shooting
8. The Next Fight- Interacting With Police During An Arrest
9. The Next Fight- Being Formally Charged
10. The Next Fight- Choosing Your Attorney
11. The Next Fight- The Bond Hearing
12. The Next Fight- Posting Bail
13. The Next Fight- First Court Appearance
14. The Next Fight- Investigating Your Case
16. The Next Fight- Plea Bargains
17. The Next Fight- Self Defense Immunity & Stand Your Ground Laws
18. The Next Fight- What Happens At Trial?
19. The Next Fight- Jury Selection
20. The Next Fight- Opening Statements
21. The Next Fight-Presentation of Evidence
22. The Next Fight- Direct And Circumstantial Evidence
23. The Next Fight- Defense Witnesses
24. The Next Fight- Closing Arguments
25. The Next Fight- The Verdict
About Don West
Don West is the National Trial Counsel for CCW Safe. He has been practicing criminal defense trial lawyer for over 36 years and is board certified by the Florida Bar as a criminal trial specialist. Don has experience as lead counsel, co-counsel and as a trial consultant helping other lawyers prepare their self defense cases. As a result of his work in private practice and with CCW Safe, he has had an opportunity to experience first hand just how much it really costs to defend a lethal self defense case.