Arrest warrant issued for Brian Laundrie: *** Official manhunt time *** (1 Viewer)

[Zow]

Brian's patents paid $25k for the lawyer who never had to go to court to defend Brian...$25k for a lawyer to do nothing but make statements to the media? I don't buy it. $25k can buy a new identity, and things like dental records can be bought/faked. And who knows how much more they paid the lawyer after that initial $25k. Now, I know that multiple agencies were involved and it'd be tough to pull off a fake death, but everyone has their price. And the FBI surely wouldn't want to admit that he got away while they supposedly knew where he was and had the house under surveillance.


/conspiracy

If I received a call from parents with a son in Brian's position, I'm charging at least $25k up front so that number doesn't seem odd or unreasonable to me at all. In my state, should Brian/hypothetical client have killed himself, then my ethical obligation would be to perform a "fee look back" to determine whether the $25k could be justified. If not, I'll usually work with the client to ensure my time is fairly compensated and anything unearned is returned. This wouldn't be something that would go public as it is just between the lawyer and the client and his payors. In short, nothing about hiring the lawyer and what we heard about in the documentary raised any sort of red flag or oddities.

Also, criminal defense attorneys don't buy new identities, generate fake dental records, or buy off FBI agents. That's silly movie-type stuff.

Exactly something someone who buys new identities, generates fake dental records or buys off FBI agents would say.

Touche, saleman

 

[Zow]

Brian's patents paid $25k for the lawyer who never had to go to court to defend Brian...$25k for a lawyer to do nothing but make statements to the media? I don't buy it. $25k can buy a new identity, and things like dental records can be bought/faked. And who knows how much more they paid the lawyer after that initial $25k. Now, I know that multiple agencies were involved and it'd be tough to pull off a fake death, but everyone has their price. And the FBI surely wouldn't want to admit that he got away while they supposedly knew where he was and had the house under surveillance.


/conspiracy

If I received a call from parents with a son in Brian's position, I'm charging at least $25k up front so that number doesn't seem odd or unreasonable to me at all. In my state, should Brian/hypothetical client have killed himself, then my ethical obligation would be to perform a "fee look back" to determine whether the $25k could be justified. If not, I'll usually work with the client to ensure my time is fairly compensated and anything unearned is returned. This wouldn't be something that would go public as it is just between the lawyer and the client and his payors. In short, nothing about hiring the lawyer and what we heard about in the documentary raised any sort of red flag or oddities.

Also, criminal defense attorneys don't buy new identities, generate fake dental records, or buy off FBI agents. That's silly movie-type stuff.

The good ones do.

You'll probably have heard about this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szg0lr3AZlo

The good ones win without cheating.

 

[BassNBrew]

Brian's patents paid $25k for the lawyer who never had to go to court to defend Brian...$25k for a lawyer to do nothing but make statements to the media? I don't buy it. $25k can buy a new identity, and things like dental records can be bought/faked. And who knows how much more they paid the lawyer after that initial $25k. Now, I know that multiple agencies were involved and it'd be tough to pull off a fake death, but everyone has their price. And the FBI surely wouldn't want to admit that he got away while they supposedly knew where he was and had the house under surveillance.


/conspiracy

If I received a call from parents with a son in Brian's position, I'm charging at least $25k up front so that number doesn't seem odd or unreasonable to me at all. In my state, should Brian/hypothetical client have killed himself, then my ethical obligation would be to perform a "fee look back" to determine whether the $25k could be justified. If not, I'll usually work with the client to ensure my time is fairly compensated and anything unearned is returned. This wouldn't be something that would go public as it is just between the lawyer and the client and his payors. In short, nothing about hiring the lawyer and what we heard about in the documentary raised any sort of red flag or oddities.

Also, criminal defense attorneys don't buy new identities, generate fake dental records, or buy off FBI agents. That's silly movie-type stuff.

The good ones do.

You'll probably have heard about this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szg0lr3AZlo

The good ones win without cheating.

You have to give that guy credit for pulling off that operation for 20 years right under everyone's noses. Funniest part was the other attorneys being shucked at this guys win rate.

 

[The Gator]

Was there any info on her mental capacity? She seemed very, not slow, but off a bit with her personality and maturity. My wife said she was “just young” , so it could just be me.

 

[Zow]

Brian's patents paid $25k for the lawyer who never had to go to court to defend Brian...$25k for a lawyer to do nothing but make statements to the media? I don't buy it. $25k can buy a new identity, and things like dental records can be bought/faked. And who knows how much more they paid the lawyer after that initial $25k. Now, I know that multiple agencies were involved and it'd be tough to pull off a fake death, but everyone has their price. And the FBI surely wouldn't want to admit that he got away while they supposedly knew where he was and had the house under surveillance.


/conspiracy

If I received a call from parents with a son in Brian's position, I'm charging at least $25k up front so that number doesn't seem odd or unreasonable to me at all. In my state, should Brian/hypothetical client have killed himself, then my ethical obligation would be to perform a "fee look back" to determine whether the $25k could be justified. If not, I'll usually work with the client to ensure my time is fairly compensated and anything unearned is returned. This wouldn't be something that would go public as it is just between the lawyer and the client and his payors. In short, nothing about hiring the lawyer and what we heard about in the documentary raised any sort of red flag or oddities.

Also, criminal defense attorneys don't buy new identities, generate fake dental records, or buy off FBI agents. That's silly movie-type stuff.

The good ones do.

You'll probably have heard about this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szg0lr3AZlo

The good ones win without cheating.

You have to give that guy credit for pulling off that operation for 20 years right under everyone's noses. Funniest part was the other attorneys being shucked at this guys win rate.

I chuckled at the portion of the video where he goes, "all I've ever done is just love my clients." I'm sure you did, guy.

 

[Dezbelief]

Was there any info on her mental capacity? She seemed very, not slow, but off a bit with her personality and maturity. My wife said she was “just young” , so it could just be me.

I agree with your wife and add unsure of herself to young.

 

[Zow]

Was there any info on her mental capacity? She seemed very, not slow, but off a bit with her personality and maturity. My wife said she was “just young” , so it could just be me.

When watching I did joke to my wife that I wouldn't have lasted more than a night with her on a van trip with her vlogging all the time.

I don't think she had any mental illnesses, she just seems like an immature girl for her age with probably less than average intelligence. Obviously this is not a basis for any sort of violence to happen to her.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Was there any info on her mental capacity? She seemed very, not slow, but off a bit with her personality and maturity. My wife said she was “just young” , so it could just be me.

She struck me as intelligent and having ambition, but lacking in confidence and self-worth which was preyed upon by Laundrie who demeaned and undercut her every step of the way.

Laundrie was hopelessly dumb. He was also a short, scrawny dude with a serious case of premature baldness and knew deep down that Gabby was out of his league and was terrified that eventually she was going to figure that out.

 

[Manster]

Was there any info on her mental capacity? She seemed very, not slow, but off a bit with her personality and maturity. My wife said she was “just young” , so it could just be me.

She struck me as intelligent and having ambition, but lacking in confidence and self-worth which was preyed upon by Laundrie who demeaned and undercut her every step of the way.

Laundrie was hopelessly dumb. He was also a short, scrawny dude with a serious case of premature baldness and knew deep down that Gabby was out of his league and was terrified that eventually she was going to figure that out.

I think this is pretty spot on.

I'm not here to defend launderie but, I think your assessment might be a bit harsh. I think whatever his demons were got the best of him. I think there are serious issues with his family, and there are likely some big skeletons in that closet.

It's really just a sad story. Gabby seemed like such a sweet kid.