Your friends the gangbangers most likely got involved in whatever criminal activity got you shot at. Their testimony would not be admissible, or seen as plausible when the good guy has a good criminal defense attorney. Also providing proof of criminal history of gang members is enough to discredit their story.
Im no lawyer but always opt for a jury... its easier to convince 8 percent (one juror can save you life in prison if youre lucky) of a group normal people than 100 percent of a judge.
Im no lawyer but always opt for a jury... its easier to convince 8 percent (one juror can save you life in prison if youre lucky) of a group normal people than 100 percent of a judge.
"Go in there! Get something done! And if you die, die the F***ing hero! I am sick of these internet warriors saying 'oh well I'm not going to protect them.. I'm just worried about me and my family'... F*** YOU!" - James Yeager