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Change In Career....
I checked the mail yesterday (Sunday)....I forgot to get it Saturday.
I got my acceptance letter to UofA College Of Law. Yes, that's right....I am going to be the oldest (probably) law student there.
After 23 years wearing a badge...now I am going to go to the dark side and be a barrister.
Not to worry though...I will NOT be an ambulance chaser. As of now, my plan is to specialize in firearm law and self defense representation. I will especially NOT work in the public defender's office. Though working as a prosecutor for a year or two has some appeal.
That's three years away, assuming my old brain is still capable of learning anything new.
At least I won't have to work while going to school...the pension checks will continue to roll on in.
Wish me luck all.
(I will set up a paypal account for legal questions...LOL...just kidding)
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09-26-2011, 12:38 PM
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I'd rather my own son see me die on my feet as a free man, than watch him go, broken, into slavery.
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Finally... FTF will have a resident lawyer! You gonna start charging for legal advice?
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09-26-2011, 12:46 PM
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Congrats!! Anyone who has the support to keep active after retirement gets the nod from me! 
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09-26-2011, 01:12 PM
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Congrats!! You will have fun.
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09-26-2011, 01:14 PM
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Thanks guys.
I was seriously thinking about going back to being a cop with the sheriff's department here. I had the offer on the table from the Sheriff himself...but decided to be a sworn-reserve (get paid a dollar a month) instead, and go back to school.
I can keep teaching defensive handgun, and home defense when I'm not in school.
Funny thing is, I get asked SO many legal questions, and I have to keep reminiding people that I was a cop, not a lawyer so I can only give anecdotal answers, and answers based upon Title 7 and 13, and my own experience enforcing the law. In a few years, I won't have to give that disclaimer. So, I start in January with a semester picking up a couple of classes to prep me a bit better for next fall when I start in earnest.
The nice thing is...as retired LE...and HR218...I have an exemption, and can carry ON CAMPUS! 
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09-26-2011, 01:28 PM
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Congrats. Have fun. It'll be nice knowing that we have a lawyer on our side for once. 
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"The greatest danger to American freedom is a government that ignores the Constitution."
Thomas Jefferson
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09-26-2011, 01:31 PM
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I'm always 10-8
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What this country NEEDS is more Gun-Friendly lawyers!
I wish you all the best in your endeavor.
It's good to hear that there will be at least one armed defender on campus!
PS I promise to keep the lawyer jokes to a minimum. - cane 
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09-26-2011, 01:58 PM
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Thats awesome! Your far braver than me !
I was recently wondering when you would write a book, seeing as your such a well-spring of knowledge and information. I think most people enjoy learning more about the LEO perspective on a variety of issues.
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09-26-2011, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ArizonaLawman
I checked the mail yesterday (Sunday)....I forgot to get it Saturday.
I got my acceptance letter to UofA College Of Law. Yes, that's right....I am going to be the oldest (probably) law student there.
After 23 years wearing a badge...now I am going to go to the dark side and be a barrister.
Not to worry though...I will NOT be an ambulance chaser. As of now, my plan is to specialize in firearm law and self defense representation. I will especially NOT work in the public defender's office. Though working as a prosecutor for a year or two has some appeal.
That's three years away, assuming my old brain is still capable of learning anything new.
At least I won't have to work while going to school...the pension checks will continue to roll on in.
Wish me luck all.
(I will set up a paypal account for legal questions...LOL...just kidding)
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Your going to serve coffee at Starbucks??? 
Congrats, I'm sure you will add some integrity and real world expertise to the profession.
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09-26-2011, 02:17 PM
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Up your butt Jobu!
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Congratulations and good luck! Call me when you are finished, I have some unpaid parking tickets I want to talk to you about....
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“The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget.”
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