Guns & Gadgets Joins Attorneys On Retainer!
Featuring Attorneys Marc J. Victor, Andy Marcantel, and Jared from Guns & Gadgets
January 3, 2025
Criminal defense attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel sit down with Jared Yanis, the owner of the Guns & Gadgets channel. Jared emphasizes that his channel is not just about firearms but a broader mission to protect and promote freedom. He is invested in the Second Amendment but also supports other civil liberties. He recognizes that freedom encompasses a variety of rights beyond gun ownership. The attorneys and Jared discuss the Second Amendment, civil liberties, the role of law enforcement, and what it means to stand for freedom in America.
Freedom Means Defending Rights
Jared explains that freedom must be universally applied, not selectively granted. The attorneys emphasize that supporters of liberty defend rights even when they don’t personally exercise them. This is an essential legal and ethical stance rooted in the doctrine of substantive due process – the idea that personal autonomy must be protected from government interference. Whether it’s the Second Amendment or the First Amendment, these freedoms are tools that everyone is entitled to use responsibly.
“I don’t drink alcohol… But that doesn’t mean I would be one bit less ferocious opposing a law that tried to ban alcohol.”
– Attorney Victor
Law Enforcement, Use of Force, and the Legal Gray Areas
Jared’s 24 years in law enforcement gives him a realistic view of self-defense cases. These cases usually fall into three categories: clearly justified, clearly criminal, or fact-dependent – the most common and complex. He notes that probable cause and the low threshold needed for an arrest doesn’t equal guilt, and can lead to prosecution even in justified cases. Jared stresses the importance of having legal representation in place before an incident could occur.
Jared’s experience with many “ugly” shootings led him to join The Attorneys On Retainer Program. The need for legal support is heightened by the inherently subjective nature of use-of-force evaluations. This is exemplified by the Supreme Court’s decision in Graham v. Connor, which assesses an officer’s actions based on the perspective of a “reasonable officer on the scene,” rather than with the clarity of hindsight.
“I wasn’t confident that they would cover me… because I’ve been on tons of shootings in my career and they were all ugly.”
– Jared Yanis
Know Your Rights
The attorneys emphasized that invoking your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent is not only legally sound – it’s constitutionally protected. Courts have consistently ruled that post-arrest silence cannot be used against you at trial. Attorney Marcantel highlighted the Rittenhouse trial as an example of what happens when prosecutors attempt to violate that rule. He referred to the moment when a prosecutor implied guilt based on Kyle Rittenhouse’s silence.
“The judge tore him a new one.”
– Attorney Marcantel
Jared cautioned that making statements in the emotionally charged moments after a shooting can only hurt you. These comments often become key evidence for the prosecution.
Conclusion
The legal system is often unpredictable. That’s why Jared joined The Attorneys On Retainer Program.
At The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, we share that commitment. We don’t just talk about defending freedom, we do it in the courtroom, every day. If you’re a responsible gun owner or someone who values freedom, we encourage you to explore our AOR Program. If you would like to know more about our law firm and how our AOR Program can help you, please call 866-404-5112 or email us.
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