Open carry story

[gunsmith]

why have you not contacted lousianana carry?

you should read your own threads young man, its for your own good!

good luck btw.

 

[Louisiana Carry]

RPCVYemen-

Unfortunately, it is not at all unheard of for meritless cases not to be dismissed down here. It is 'the mood of the Court' in certain areas that, while OC is legal, it should not be legal. Certain activist judges/DAs seem to try to operate in that bias.

 

[Guntalk]

Remember, also, that this was in the New Orleans area. They often have a different idea of rights down there, and who they are willing to "grant" those rights to.

The term "Third World" comes to mind.

NOT a place I'd want to pull on Superman's cape.

 

[zxin'it]

I have been reading along with this fro the first day it was posted, and do not understand why the individual is not asking for any help he can get. It has already been said, but I'll say it again. This is VERY serious.

I have been the victim of our great legal system. I was told by 3 different attorneys that I did not need representation in the court room. It was that obvious to them. Seems it was not to the judge. Turned out to be a friend of the opposing attorney. I did not have the money to pursue it further, and was screwed. Do not set back and give this a chance to bite you.

This is not necessarily on topic here, but I recently started OCing in the Prairieville area. So far so good. It does feel rather strange though.

Ron

 

[Louisiana Carry]

I have an account opened to create a legal defense fund. If people want to get involved, we can register it and get serious about it. I do not want to be the lone ranger on this one, though. I already spend more money than is responsible on these ventures. What I would like to see is money available so that when people are charged falsely in LA regarding any 2A issues, there is a fund to be sure representation is there. I would also like to see enough available for civil suits, but that is another matter. Finding an LA attorney willing to 'rock the boat' has not proven easy for others in the past. On that note, I have met with two college admissions counselors this week and am looking heavily into pursuing a law degree, so that I can be that man. Anyway, in the mean time, I am thinking of starting a raffle, with all proceeds to go into the legal fund. I need others to be willing to promote it and donate to it, though. Will post here at THR if more support for this effort materializes.

 

[chrisf6969]

More information from a local

I'm very interested in the outcome of this since I live in Harahan. (technically my house is about 400ft outside of Harahan in River Ridge) Harahan is actually a quite small town inside of Jefferson Parish, but it has its own police dept. People call the surround parts of Jefferson Parish (Parish=County) around Harahan, Harahan too often though they're not.

I assume Jefferson Parish police responded to this, as the Palace 20 Theater is also technically outside of Harahan.

Harahan's police dept is very "strict". They have a very small quiet town so they often have nothing to do. And thats why you'll get 5 cops show up for anything other than a speeding ticket.

Its actually one of the reasons why I like living "in" Harahan. (fast & overkill responses)

To Comfortador, is your court date in Jefferson Parish on David Dr? I actually know a lot of people in the legal community in the area. If you still need an attorney, I could recommend someone to you, who I KNOW will get you off. You need a "big whig" attorney thats has some clout, that the DA won't want to mess with. I know 2 personally who could probably get the case dropped just by having one meeting with the DA. I don't know what his fees would be, but if you're interested PM me.

When is the court date? So I can know when to check back.

P.S. I guess this means I should definitely get the CC permit that I've been thinking about. It should clear up any issues if I decide I want to OC.

 

[LongRider]

Since their actions during after and since Katrinia I have nothing but rabid contempt for the the low life thieving scum bags who have stolen millions of dollars worth of private law abiding citizens guns many of which were family heirlooms. Nothing is more disgusting than a pack of fascist anti constitution swine that pass themselves off as police officers who use their position of trust and respect to steal and abuse citizens. It offends me to no end even mention them in the same context as the many decent law abiding men & woman Police Officers who uphold the law and Constitution of the United States of America. Who put themselves in harms way to protect & serve the people. What these dirt bags did to you sounds 100% illegal. It does appear from all I can gather that Louisiana is an open carry state. The low life scum bag criminals who under the color of law violated your rights assaulted kidnapped and abused you need be punished to the maximum extent of the law and sued for every dime they and all their descendants have or ever will have. As does the police department that allowed this kind of illegal abuse and criminal conduct. Contact the

Second Amendment Foundation
12500 NE 10th Place, Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 454-7012
FAX: (425) 451-3959

Ask them for representation. My bet is that they will be happy to use your case to rip these thugs a new one. If your account is remotely accurate there is no reason for you to ever have to work again. With a little luck the maggots that violated your rights will be driven so far in debt that they will need to spend the rest of their lives working it off preferably by using their lips to eliminate your need for toilet paper.

OK I have to go take my meds now before I really get upset and blow a gasket. I am really sorry that you had to endure this horrific degradation humiliation and abuse.

 

[Magus8764]

What ever came of this? I registered just now in order to get any available info on the result of this whole situation. I plan on OC'ing tomorrow for National Open Carry Day and I would prefer to not deal with getting harassed without knowing for a fact that I am in the right.

Thanks in advance.

 

[armoredman]

I would also like to know.

 

[wheelgunslinger]

me 3. I'm curious to see if he got a big wig attorney or stood alone in court.

 

[Magus8764]

I also have a few other questions:
1) What theater was this at? I'm guessing the Elmwood one, but it never hurts to ask.
(these are more general ones not really directed at OP)
2) Are there any other AG opinions that I could print out and carry that AREN'T from 1978? The one from '78 is the only one I have found after scouring the interwebs, and it seems like a majority of LEOs would likely laugh at a 30 year old opinion that may or may not still apply today.
3) what else should I print out? I'm assuming I should have LA blahblah:95 (can't remember the actual thing at the moment and don't have time right now to look it up as I'll be driving home in a few minutes), but I'd definitely like to know about any other cases/opinions/whatever that could take the wind out of an aggressive LEO's sails.

Thanks in advance for any help

 

[Matthew Courtney]

I too was arrested in Jefferson Parish for open carrying. The charge was causing a public disturbance. The charge was dismissed by the court on a pre-trial motion that the facts alledged by the complaintant and police did not constitute a crime.

It remains the policy of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's office to arrest people for open carry.

 

[Louisiana Carry]

I have the number of the lawyer that got Mark Marchiafava a settlement for that if you want it.

 

[Proud2OC]

One more piece of evidence in your favor that I have not seen posted as yet.

Amendment II of the United States Constitution
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. “
Louisiana law clearly states that “every able bodied person between the ages of seventeen and sixty-four is considered to be part of a militia, subject to being called into active service. This reaffirms the intent of the framers of the constitution that citizenry’s right to “Keep and bear arms” should not be infringed.

Louisiana Revised Statues
RS 29:3
3. Militia
A. All able-bodied persons between the ages of seventeen and sixty- four residing in this state and who are not exempt by the laws of the United States of America or of this state constitute the militia of Louisiana and are subject to military duty.
B. The militia is divided into two classes, the organized militia and the unorganized militia.
(1) The organized militia consists of the national guard, the Louisiana State Guard and other organized military forces which may be authorized by law.
(2) The unorganized militia consists of all other persons subject to military duty.
Acts 1974, No. 622, §1.
RS 29:6
§6. Unorganized militia
The unorganized militia is subject to active military duty only when called into the service of the state or of the United States of America. The adjutant general may assign them to existing military organizations or organize them as the exigency of the occasion requires.
Acts 1974, No. 622, §1; Acts 2003, No. 40, §2, eff. May 23, 2003.

 

[TedP]

I would hope his court date has come and gone, seeing as this happened in the beginning of 2008.

 

[Proud2OC]

I hope he got an Attorney, anyone know?

Thanks, I hope he got an Attorney! Anyone know?

I also posted to share what I was doing to prevent OC conflicts in attempt to limit hostilities one may encounter.

BTW
Check out the story on the Wall that heals!

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/vietnam_veterans_memorial_trav.html#preview

PS I am the short fat guy wearing the yellow shirt in the second small photo titled “Riders get a safety briefing”

Scrappy-Do
PGR Support Vehicle-Flag Holder
www.patriotguard.org
http://forgotten-warriors.org/

 

[Leanwolf]

Perhaps the reason COMFORTADOR has not posted since early June of 2008 is because he decided to represent himself in court and the judge sent him up to the Louisiana State Pen at Angola, where he now is the favorite squeeze of Bubba and Big Joey. (???)

Hope not.

L.W.

 

[Proud2OC]

No Comfort for COMFORTADOR?

Man I hope he is alright! :banghead:

Anyone have any more details; his name, etc. so that I can check to see if he blew it and self represented himself? :banghead:

Regards,