Harley Breite - Appreciation thread

[Las Vegas]

Of course profits are the only thing. Just like it is for Microsoft or McDonalds. But if I tried to make a mom and pop burger joint and call it McDonals and sell Big Macs they can take me to court. With the drug business all I can do is tell them to knock it off. Some listen, some don't. Those that don't get killed. Maybe they fight back and kill back.

I remember when I was doing volunteer work at the Mar Vista Gardens housing project that was control by a Mexican Gang. A Black gang tried to move in and a war broke out. Shootings and deaths  every week. The Mexicans won. Business as usual. At least until the next one makes a play.

I'm sure you're not defending that.

[Las Vegas]

           UPDATE!!!

   As some of you might remember, my existence here on GetBig emanates from my responding to an article and photo which was posted about 2 months ago,
entitled "NJ Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Friend With 25 lb. Dumbbell."  The photo, depicting me and my client in court, raised the question "Is that lawyer a
GetBigger?"  I then thought to respond to this ironically funny post and after quite a bit of self defending the "gimmick" accusation, I landed here.
  Well, Esteban Castillo, the defendant who killed his gay lover with the dumbbell was sentenced yesterday but not without some drama.
  The victim's family, continually angered by me and always present in large force wearing t-shirts with the victim's photo, appeared for the Sentencing.
  I began, by saying that my client loved his boyfriend of 7 years.  This immediately caused an outburst of anger directed towards me.  I continued in GetBig fashion.
  Soon, it was the victim's family's turn to speak.  The first person to address the Court was the brother who wore a 1970's 3/4 sleeve jersey with the victim's photo.
He lashed out at everyone and verbally attacked my client.  I objected to the ad homonym attacks and said that I would remove my client from the proceeding if it
continued.  This exacerbated the family's anger.
  Then, the cousin spoke.  He threatened to kill Esteban and then pointed his finger at me and made threats.  I interrupted him and pointed my finger back and warned
him that threatening me could lead to a similar result which he didn't want.
  Subsequent to that, a "former girlfriend" (probably of no lesser poundage than some of the photos guys post here of themselves)claimed to be an "ex-girlfriend" but
offered no reason for the break up.  They remained "friends" which is code to me as how many straight guys sustain a relationship with a former ex girlfriend after years
and subsequent marriage and kids?
  Then the victim's mom came up.  Then all hell broke loose.  She was hysterical and passed out in the courtroom.  The courtroom was evacuated and paramedics were called.
The Press, present and filming, went nuts.  Some 45 minutes later, the Sentencing resumed and upon its conclusion, I was escorted from the courtroom all the way to my car by a Sheriff's Officer.
  Just another day at work.
Harley

In all seriousness, though, it shows that you don't have much realistic choice as to whether you stay armed.

[pellius]

I'm sure you're not defending that.

Absolutely not.

I'm just make one argument as to why making drugs illegal causes more harm than good. When you look at the money and resources spent on the drug war it's just not worth it.

There's also the principle of the role of government in our lives and as defined by the Constitution. I believe the government is suppose to protect us from each other not to protect us from ourselves.

I do believe in moral persuasion. Educating people on the dangers of alcohol abuse, drug abuse, food abuse... but our society should be very careful and very circumspect when using government coercion.

[pellius]

           UPDATE!!!

   As some of you might remember, my existence here on GetBig emanates from my responding to an article and photo which was posted about 2 months ago,
entitled "NJ Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Friend With 25 lb. Dumbbell."  The photo, depicting me and my client in court, raised the question "Is that lawyer a
GetBigger?"  I then thought to respond to this ironically funny post and after quite a bit of self defending the "gimmick" accusation, I landed here.
  Well, Esteban Castillo, the defendant who killed his gay lover with the dumbbell was sentenced yesterday but not without some drama.
  The victim's family, continually angered by me and always present in large force wearing t-shirts with the victim's photo, appeared for the Sentencing.
  I began, by saying that my client loved his boyfriend of 7 years.  This immediately caused an outburst of anger directed towards me.  I continued in GetBig fashion.
  Soon, it was the victim's family's turn to speak.  The first person to address the Court was the brother who wore a 1970's 3/4 sleeve jersey with the victim's photo.
He lashed out at everyone and verbally attacked my client.  I objected to the ad homonym attacks and said that I would remove my client from the proceeding if it
continued.  This exacerbated the family's anger.
  Then, the cousin spoke.  He threatened to kill Esteban and then pointed his finger at me and made threats.  I interrupted him and pointed my finger back and warned
him that threatening me could lead to a similar result which he didn't want.
  Subsequent to that, a "former girlfriend" (probably of no lesser poundage than some of the photos guys post here of themselves)claimed to be an "ex-girlfriend" but
offered no reason for the break up.  They remained "friends" which is code to me as how many straight guys sustain a relationship with a former ex girlfriend after years
and subsequent marriage and kids?
  Then the victim's mom came up.  Then all hell broke loose.  She was hysterical and passed out in the courtroom.  The courtroom was evacuated and paramedics were called.
The Press, present and filming, went nuts.  Some 45 minutes later, the Sentencing resumed and upon its conclusion, I was escorted from the courtroom all the way to my car by a Sheriff's Officer.
  Just another day at work.
Harley

Wow! Just wow!

You provide us with insights that we just couldn't get anywhere.

[pellius]

Dear Pellius,
  Your question does not lend itself to a strict answer but my trial strategy is as follows:
  Whenever the case hinges on a legal technicality,  I seek a Judge.  He does NOT want to ignore the law for fear
of reversal by a higher court.
  Whenever I see an emotional advantage or I need to "convince" at least one juror that there is at least one reasonable
doubt, I go with a jury.
Harley

A light bulb just went off in my head. That makes perfect sense.

[Las Vegas]

Absolutely not.

I'm just make one argument as to why making drugs illegal causes more harm than good. When you look at the money and resources spent on the drug war it's just not worth it.

There's also the principle of the role of government in our lives and as defined by the Constitution. I believe the government is suppose to protect us from each other not to protect us from ourselves.

I do believe in moral persuasion. Educating people on the dangers of alcohol abuse, drug abuse, food abuse... but our society should be very careful and very circumspect when using government coercion.

I thought maybe the idea of punks killing one another over territory was simply laissez faire to you.

My problem is that undercover/narcotic squads are up to their worthless, criminal asses in the profits, and they should be held responsible for their part in creating all this misery.

[SF1900]

Harley, just asking about young kids from ghetto, in general.  Not about anyone in particular.  Just want to know your opinion on the problem.

The point of any gang or mafia is for one thing and one thing only: to make money. For the most part, if you do not interfere with them making money, they will leave you alone.

Of course, mafias and gangs have also killed innocent people, either intentionally or by accident. But for the most part, they just want to make money. Leave them be and you should be okay.................... ........but not always.

[Las Vegas]

The point of any gang or mafia is for one thing and one thing only: to make money. For the most part, if you do not interfere with them making money, they will leave you alone.

Of course, mafias and gangs have also killed innocent people, either intentionally or by accident. But for the most part, they just want to make money. Leave them be and you should be okay.................... ........but not always.

Yes, so I suppose the problem comes in when multiple people get the wise idea to make money, but their plans are in conflict.

[SF1900]

Yes, so I suppose the problem comes in when multiple people get the wise idea to make money, but their plans are in conflict.

There is often an issue when one gang member X encroaches on another gang members Y territory and starts to sell drugs. That takes money out out gang members Xs pockets. Gang member Y kills gang member X, then gang members X retaliates, etc.

[Las Vegas]

There is often an issue when one gang member X encroaches on another gang members Y territory and starts to sell drugs. That takes money out out gang members Xs pockets. Gang member Y kills gang member X, then gang members X retaliates, etc.

I guess drug dealers reject the whole "free trade" thing.  Funny how such stupid degenerates can see it, but our own brilliant politicians can't.

[Grape Ape]

SF1900 exposing key psychological components behind thug life in this thread.

[SF1900]

I guess drug dealers reject the whole "free trade" thing.  Funny how such stupid degenerates can see it, but our own brilliant politicians can't.

Yes, free-market capitalism doesn't work in the gang world.

The funny thing is that many of these gang members, especially the ones who run it, are actually very smart people. Unfortunately, they just use their skills to peddle drugs, instead of doing something legal.

[Las Vegas]

Yes, free-market capitalism doesn't work in the gang world.

The funny thing is that many of these gang members, especially the ones who run it, are actually very smart people. Unfortunately, they just use their skills to peddle drugs, instead of doing something legal.

I agree.  They are often "emotionally intelligent" too, and they use that to gain the respect necessary to rise in the organization.

[SF1900]

SF1900 exposing key psychological components behind thug life in this thread.

You better believe it!!

[The Wizard of Truth]

Hey Guys,
  Last night, I walked a new client into the police station as he was on the run for Murder.
  He is just 18 years old and is charged, along with another, with the killing of a 21 year old kid who was closing up a liquor store.
  I believe it is a gang retaliation issue.
  I also represent his twin brother on a gang retaliation stabbing.
  It's all so stupid and so sad and an incredible waste of life and all its rewards.
Harley

As a matter of interest what colour was he?

[HarleyBreite]

In all seriousness, though, it shows that you don't have much realistic choice as to whether you stay armed.

Dear Las Vegas,
  That decision is to be made by a judge while a prosecutor and police chief claim there is no danger to me!!!
  A hypocritical system.
  How many more innocent deaths will there be on college campuses and churches until the people, the law abiding people, can
protect themselves with guns?
Harley

[HarleyBreite]

As a matter of interest what colour was he?

  White and Italian.

[Las Vegas]

Dear Las Vegas,
  That decision is to be made by a judge while a prosecutor and police chief claim there is no danger to me!!!
  A hypocritical system.
  How many more innocent deaths will there be on college campuses and churches until the people, the law abiding people, can
protect themselves with guns?
Harley

100% agree.  The lapses in logic from the hysterical anti-gun buttplug crowd, should SCARE THE BLOODY HELL out of any self-respecting American citizen.

[HarleyBreite]

Hey Guys,
  I really don't want to rain on anyone's parade but there is a true side to drug dealing that conflicts with some pop culture theory.
  Drug Dealers really are not very smart and are some of the worst businessmen you could ever meet.
  I will list just a few examples and while I am aware that some will appear self-serving to the Defense Attorney writing this but think it
through before you type back in opposition:
  1)  Almost every Drug Dealer refuses to meet with a lawyer BEFORE he is caught.  He doesn't even pay for a consultation and ask about what are his
rights regarding common "drug dealing" issues as Consent To Search (does he have to sign the form to have his car or home searched?, are the cops
allowed to threaten to use the K9 Unit against him if he doesn't consent?), Stop and Seizure (why are the cops allowed to stop me simply for having those
damn "my country's" flag hanging from the rear view mirror?), Right to Remain Silent (do I have to answer how many drinks I had or where I was before
I was pulled over for DWI?).
  2)  Virtually every Drug Dealer refuses to leave money with an attorney BEFORE he is caught.  Harley, so what's the problem with that?  Well, most guys
have difficulty getting to their "stash" when they are locked up.  Their "boys" whom they completed trusted somehow often fail to deliver the "stash" in order
for the bail to be paid or the lawyer to start the case.  Most of you have insurance on your cars even though the odds are you will never need it.  It may also
be required under your state law.  It's a cost of driving, built into the privilege of legally operating a motor vehicle.
      Putting money, up front, BEFORE you are arrested into the hands of the Bail Bondsman and the Defense Attorney should be an "operational cost."  The Drug
Dealer is going to need both parties.  
  3)  Buying a Range Rover and tinting the windows 2 weeks after you come home from prison (this is without first landing that lucrative Wall Street position) is
also bad business.
  I could go on and on but believe me, the lack of organization and education within the drug dealing population is frightening.  They know every word to Drake's
songs but they have not a single clue as to the their rights or the laws.
Harley

[Las Vegas]

Hey Guys,
  I really don't want to rain on anyone's parade but there is a true side to drug dealing that conflicts with some pop culture theory.
  Drug Dealers really are not very smart and are some of the worst businessmen you could ever meet.
  I will list just a few examples and while I am aware that some will appear self-serving to the Defense Attorney writing this but think it
through before you type back in opposition:
  1)  Almost every Drug Dealer refuses to meet with a lawyer BEFORE he is caught.  He doesn't even pay for a consultation and ask about what are his
rights regarding common "drug dealing" issues as Consent To Search (does he have to sign the form to have his car or home searched?, are the cops
allowed to threaten to use the K9 Unit against him if he doesn't consent?), Stop and Seizure (why are the cops allowed to stop me simply for having those
damn "my country's" flag hanging from the rear view mirror?), Right to Remain Silent (do I have to answer how many drinks I had or where I was before
I was pulled over for DWI?).
  2)  Virtually every Drug Dealer refuses to leave money with an attorney BEFORE he is caught.  Harley, so what's the problem with that?  Well, most guys
have difficulty getting to their "stash" when they are locked up.  Their "boys" whom they completed trusted somehow often fail to deliver the "stash" in order
for the bail to be paid or the lawyer to start the case.  Most of you have insurance on your cars even though the odds are you will never need it.  It may also
be required under your state law.  It's a cost of driving, built into the privilege of legally operating a motor vehicle.
      Putting money, up front, BEFORE you are arrested into the hands of the Bail Bondsman and the Defense Attorney should be an "operational cost."  The Drug
Dealer is going to need both parties.  
  3)  Buying a Range Rover and tinting the windows 2 weeks after you come home from prison (this is without first landing that lucrative Wall Street position) is
also bad business.
  I could go on and on but believe me, the lack of organization and education within the drug dealing population is frightening.  They know every word to Drake's
songs but they have not a single clue as to the their rights or the laws.
Harley

Even with medical marijuana giving some tiny bit of foothold to those distributing it, you'll still find very few of them thinking ahead to the inevitable.

[The Wizard of Truth]

  White and Italian. Black

Thought so

[HarleyBreite]

Hey Guys,
  My latest Murder Case had New Jersey News Channel 12 filming inside the courtroom
and outside at my press conference.
  I think they may have edited out my "The Defense Team, including GetBig.com is initiating its own
investigation into who actually committed this murder."
Harley

http://mms.tveyes.com/transcript.asp?StationID=4925&DateTime=10/22/2015%2012:04:30%20PM

[Las Vegas]

I just read the little bit of info that's been published on this one, Harley.  It is interesting.

[HarleyBreite]

I hope you guys liked the bow tie

[Kwon_2]

I hope you guys liked the bow tie

Loved the golden bowtie Your Breiteness!