stoney woulda got more money had she just sued the lapd for the murder. - Set It Off (1996) Discussion

[–] Kennet_24 11 years ago

gotta have money to afford an attorny

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[–] Neptunechild87 11 years ago

do u honestly think she wouldnt have lawyers lined up at her door ready to represent her for free?? especially with a case that is a guaranteed win??

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[–] fell-ashlyn 11 years ago

Stoney's character didn't have any money. Lawyer's cost $$$$$$$$$ that she doesn't have i'm sure of

Hell, she had to sleep with Nate just to get the rest of the money for her Bro to go to UCLA.

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[–] AcademyAwardWinnerJordy 11 years ago

"Hell, she had to sleep with Nate just to get the rest of the money for her Bro to go to UCLA."

She had to sleep with Nate to get the check she showed him. That wasn't nearly enough

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[–] fell-ashlyn 11 years ago

You are right, so yea she still didn't have enough cash to pay lawyer fees and etc.

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[–] Neptunechild87 11 years ago

http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&q=pro+bono+attorneys&oq= pro+bono+att&gs_l=hp.1.0.0l4.16287.21898.1.23123.12.11.0.1.1.0.441 .2372.0j7j3j0j1.11.0...0.0...1c.1.14.psy-ab.ReqTqDVHB24&pbx=1& bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47008514,d.dmg&fp=5533d4a9ccf49787&am p;biw=1440&bih=807

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[–] RynoII 8 years ago

Why didn't she use her money from the bank robbery to hire a lawyer though?

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[–] JCrewgirl 11 years ago

Lawyers that do cases like that usually do it for free and just cash in after the pay out. Hence why so many people have accident, wrongful death and malpractice lawsuits.

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[–] Neptunechild87 11 years ago

Hell, she had to sleep with Nate just to get the rest of the money for her Bro to go to UCLA.

well technically nobody asked her to do that. it was painfully obvious that he wasnt interested in college. she shouldve just left it alone.....

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[–] design-57 11 years ago

It's not a guaranteed win, not even close. He had the pattern shaved in the back of his head (by the same person, so you know that pattern matched exactly). He exited the bank robber's address matching the description almost exactly. It was not uneasonable for the cops to mistake him for the bank robber; in fact, it's entirely possible that the bank robber had his sister shave the pattern to set the kid up. Put yourself in the cops' shoes. They see the "AP", they believe this is an armed and dangerous bank robber, they're trying to take him down, and then he makes what looks a lot like a move. They're not going to wait and see what he's taking out of that inside pocket, he was told to keep his hands in view. Even though he was not their suspect, the cops made the right call. It would still be ruled a righteous kill, certainly not a "murder", and if it's the fault of anyone, it's the real bank robber who set him up with that "AP".

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[–] Neptunechild87 11 years ago

He exited the bank robber's address matching the description almost exactly.

i almost stopped reading at this! the two men look nothing alike and that would be very easy for an attorney to use to his/her advantage. also once stevie stepped into the light it shouldve been clear as day that he was not the robber. ALSO the police were excessive with the gunfire. it was waaay over the top. why shoot someone that many times when u dont even know if they have a gun?? there was a case similar to this in new york and the family WON 3 MILLION DOLLARS! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadou_Diallo_shooting#Aftermath

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[–] kcolli11 10 years ago

It's not a guaranteed win because it was a young black man shot by police. Let's be honest...

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[–] Am_I_the_one 11 years ago

I am sure an attorney would have taken her case without money. The attorney would have made arrangements to pay him/her after settlement.

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[–] Neptunechild87 11 years ago

THANK YOU!! attorneys would be breaking down her door to take on the case for free because its a guaranteed win! so they would get paid regardless.

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[–] danimal09752 9 years ago

A similar case? Her brother, while innocent, was told to put his hands up. What'd he do? He stuck his hand in his jacket....knowing he had a dozen cops had weapons aimed at him. Had witnesses to back that up as well. There is not a chance in hell she wins a lawsuit for wrongful death. He was given a director order by police (who had good reason to give it) and disregarded that order. You do that, shocker....you get shot.

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[–] koffeenkreame41-1 9 years ago

A similar case? Her brother, while innocent, was told to put his hands up. What'd he do? He stuck his hand in his jacket....knowing he had a dozen cops had weapons aimed at him. Had witnesses to back that up as well. There is not a chance in hell she wins a lawsuit for wrongful death. He was given a director order by police (who had good reason to give it) and disregarded that order. You do that, shocker....you get shot.

He was trying to show them he had a champagne bottle on him and that was it, he was trying to show them he had no weapon, he even said: "Wait!". He was a good kid, didn't deserved to be shot, even McGinley's character regretted it when he saw all he had on him was the bottle. It's not like he ignored the cop's order, he was surprised and caught offguard and panicked.

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[–] Neptunechild87 8 years ago

Ummmm did you not read the article? Thats exactly what happened in the real life scenario but instead of a bottle it was a wallet....

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[–] Born_Tomorrow 9 years ago

gotta have money to afford an attorny

In a case like that, the lawyer wouldn't ask for money up front, especially knowing her circumstances. They would get paid after the case is won or after they reach a settlement.

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[–] cherryjelloisnasty 9 years ago

The only issue with that is she would probably lose and it wouldn't have been worth it.

We don't know Jada Pinkett's and her Brothers past story. Their parents could have been killed in a similar manner. Maybe this was the last straw and she just said fvck it and decided to heist banks with the other girls.

Her brother did not have the complexion for protection, and the police were justified in shooting him. He didn't obey their orders, and how many people would have the same letters shaved in their head, and John McGinleys character seemed light a right *beep* the entire movie and I'm sure as he's already suspecting her best friend Vivica a. Fox as an accessory to the robbery in the first scene, she might have gotten herself in more into more trouble than for her own purpose.

That isn't a bad idea, and I have thought about it myself along with other why didn't they moments, like why didn't Queen Latifah wear gloves throwing the cassettes out the window, why didn't Kimberly Elise ask Queen Latifah's girlfriend to watch her child? Why didn't Vivica A. Fox just hit the silent alarm and put the money in the case and tell the cops later that she knew the bank robber. She would have been put on witness protection, mind you there would be no movie, but it would have been a smarter choice lol.

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