
We are all getting ready for Thanksgiving, and that usually means a lot of family time, turkey and alcohol. Every year we represent many people charged with assaulting family members (and we get great results). Here are a few tips to help you stay out of trouble during the holidays, and how to react if you find yourself in a situation.
- Seating Chart. Strategically arrange family members before dinner. If you know you can’t tolerate someone, put them on the other side of the room.
- Be positive. If a family member is trying to get under your skin, fight back with positive comments. Chances are their life sucks, and that’s why they suck.
- Take a time out. We usually think time out is a bad thing, but it can be a great thing. Take a walk around the block, check the football score, or just watch the grass grow. This usually helps people calm down. Note: If you have been drinking, don’t drive around the block!!
- Tableware. Consider using plasticware instead of fine silver. It’s more difficult to cause serious bodily injury with a plastic fork.
- Set boundaries. If you know a certain family member is going to harass you about something, just don’t let them. Example:
- Annoying Aunt: Johnny, you’ve been in that dead end job for years now. Are you going to do something about it??
- Johnny: Annoying Aunt, thanks for your concern but that isn’tsomething I want to talk about.
- Have a plan. If something does happen and you find yourself cracking a bottle over Annoying Aunt’s head, don’t give a statement to the police! Remember the two Cs: Cry and Call Jay. You can’t give a statement while you are crying.
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Jay Cohen
Attorney at Blass Law PLLC
Jay Blass Cohen is a Criminal Defense / DWI Defense / Serious Injury lawyer at Blass Law. Jay continually gets excellent results for his clients by staying a step ahead. Jay is committed to fighting to the end for his clients, ensuring the best possible outcome. That's Jay. Commitment, knowledge, education, protection, and the Fight. Keeping Innocent People Innocent®
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