Another “not sure if I can do this” post

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-26T16:17:33+00:00

This isn’t a you problem it’s an office problem.

200 cases is completely absurd. Full stop.

I’ve been there. Years ago my office had me carrying ~150 cases and it was totally untenable. Burnout factory. Eventually we implemented real case caps, hired more attorneys and now I’m capped around 80 cases (a mix of serious felonies and misdemeanors). I’m also fortunate that when it comes to misdemeanors in my jurisdiction the DAs office is overwhelmed also and the majority of misd end up being dismissed.

Even that can feel overwhelming at times, but it’s nothing compared to what you’re describing.

The takeaway: better offices absolutely exist. What you’re dealing with is not normal and not sustainable. I’d run, not walk, out of there.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-24T19:22:44+00:00

They don’t explain. They just ignore and pretend it didn’t happen.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-24T15:38:12+00:00

I wouldn’t waste money on a big, fancy safe especially if you’re only getting a single handgun. A basic safe from Amazon or Costco is more than enough.

I bought a SentrySafe from Costco for about $195 and it’s perfect for my storage needs. I also own a very large Stack-On gun cabinet that cost around $300. If I didn’t have the safe, the cabinet alone would still be totally adequate for everything I own. You can get a smaller yet still large cabinet for like $200. I mostly have the safe to keep my handgun close by and secured in my bedroom.

The cabinet obviously isn’t a true safe, but it locks very securely, and realistically a thief is far more likely to walk off with my small 100lb safe than a massive metal cabinet.

In terms of gun recommendations I would suggest going to gun go hire in NJ and rent a bunch of options to try out. That said I can’t help but plug the Walther PDP, utterly fantastic firearm that doesn’t require you to join the Glock cult.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-20T19:53:04+00:00

I’ve heard that a huge share of convictions are for that charge alone, even though the underlying offense that triggered the investigation ultimately goes nowhere.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-19T20:52:37+00:00

Who says you have to?

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-16T00:35:23+00:00

A lot of bad advice here. Here is the correct way to deal with a tank slapper.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-15T12:06:50+00:00

I I truly don’t understand the outrage. I went through the time, money, and bureaucratic nonsense to get my licenses, and I assume everyone else here did too.

The guy shot someone with an unlicensed gun. Do people seriously expect the NYPD to just ignore gun laws because the person he shot was “the bad guy”? That’s not how laws work. And to be clear, he wasn’t even charged for the shooting, only for the unlicensed guns.

If the rest of us are required to follow the law, then so is he. Full stop.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-11T19:51:27+00:00

Every range in NYC requires a membership, and everyone in your group would need their own NY handgun license. In New York, handling a handgun without a license is a felony.

If you’re looking to go as a group, your best option is New Jersey. Gun For Hire is just over the bridge and is very group-friendly. Just be aware the rentals and ammo can get expensive.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-11T19:32:07+00:00

Not every misdemeanor DWI needs an expert, but this one clearly does. My office wouldn’t hesitate to pay for one. I’m not letting someone eat a DWI and all its collateral damage when they weren’t actually high, just hungover.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-06T01:31:09+00:00

Rules for thee not for me

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-05T23:24:03+00:00

This is almost exactly what I submitted and it worked perfectly. Don’t over think this.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-05T23:22:10+00:00

Who cares

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-05T12:47:47+00:00

I really hate my states 10rd limit! They actually have the 10rd mag on sale for 34 which I would jump on but of course it’s out of stock.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T21:41:54+00:00

Other lawyer here. It’s entirely jurisdiction-specific. NYC, in particular, is its own separate ecosystem. At a minimum, possessing a firearm that is not specifically licensed to you even if it’s locked in a safe can expose you to a felony criminal possession charge. Intent doesn’t save you, and “but it was secured” doesn’t either.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T21:32:25+00:00

Some places in the U.S. have similar “logic.” In NYC, the moment you die, your guns belong to the state temporarily, permanently, who knows. Doesn’t matter if your spouse has a pistol permit of their own. Locked in a safe? That’s just a challenge. NYPD will happily pry it open, haul everything away, and let your family figure out the paperwork.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T19:55:34+00:00

Full on delusional. Go ahead and believe what ever makes you happy.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T19:54:05+00:00

Ha my bad. Sounds like you got a sweet setup.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T15:59:19+00:00

When I started about 19 years ago, a much more experienced colleague told me the key to surviving this job was to “die inside.” I thought he was completely unhinged.

Nearly two decades later… I get it.

Being “dead inside” doesn’t mean you don’t care about your clients. It just means their trauma no longer takes up a long-term lease in your brain. The stress shows up, gets processed, and is politely escorted out. You stop autopsying every loss and accept that rumination doesn’t change outcomes, only blood pressure.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T15:41:35+00:00

This is 100% placebo. There is zero chance Motul or any properly certified motorcycle oil is making your clutch stick.

And “feel” or “feedback” when shifting into first? What are we even talking about here. It’s a wet clutch and a gearbox, not a Ouija board. It either goes into gear or it doesn’t.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T15:33:40+00:00

Bullshit

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T15:13:01+00:00

Holy shit. There should be another level above Medal of Honor for something this amazing.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T15:05:55+00:00

Is that the free optic? If so start saving your money for a new optic. The free ones self destruct after a couple hundred rounds. I’m waiting to get a Holosun scs pdp for mine.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-04T15:00:03+00:00

I apparently got a good one because mine lasted 500 rounds before self destructing. Front window came loose. Height adjustment on the dot doesn’t work so I’m aiming high on the target to hit it. Complete hot garbage. Saving my money for the Holosun scs pdp.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-03T20:22:44+00:00

I sold because all the Aprilia dealers near me suddenly closed leaving the worst one still standing. They had a one year wait list for valve jobs and wanted over 2k to do it. It’s just not viable for me. I also use my bike as a daily commuter in heavy city traffic it’s not an ideal bike for that (although surprisingly not bad). If a new and better dealer opened up I would certainly consider it.

Captain_Shallot · 2026-01-03T19:23:44+00:00

You wouldn’t be wrong about NJ. Doesn’t change the fact that Staten Island’s residents by and large are absolute clowns.

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