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AAshooter · October 6, 2005, 05:46 PM

You ask some good questions but I think you will get back fuzzy answers. It is the nature of the game.

Realize that you may spend a tremendous amount on a laywer before the DA ever comes back and tell you it was a "good shooting". Many would retain a laywer immediately (if not have one on retainer) to work with them throughout the process.

Much will depend on the state you are in and whether they allow you to be sued. I think a $50k bill is not unreasonable. I believe I have heard people spending $10k-30k but can't come up with specifics.

October 6, 2005, 05:46 PM	#3
AAshooter Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2001 Posts: 379	You ask some good questions but I think you will get back fuzzy answers. It is the nature of the game. Realize that you may spend a tremendous amount on a laywer before the DA ever comes back and tell you it was a "good shooting". Many would retain a laywer immediately (if not have one on retainer) to work with them throughout the process. Much will depend on the state you are in and whether they allow you to be sued. I think a $50k bill is not unreasonable. I believe I have heard people spending $10k-30k but can't come up with specifics. __________________ Play hard, shoot often, leave well worn guns!