No Probable Cause in Self Defense Case

Armed Attorneys Leslie Cross and Richard Hayes discuss a shocking courtroom moment after a 17-year-old was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon while defending his brothers from a man allegedly armed with a knife outside a Jack in the Box on the Gulf Freeway. According to the hearing, the teenager told police he saw a man rushing toward his brothers with a knife while they were outside selling waters. He pulled out a Glock 19, pointed it at the man, and told his brothers to run. Police later arrested him for unlawful carrying due to his age, leading to a probable cause hearing that quickly went off the rails for prosecutors. The judge immediately focused on defense of others instead of the carry charge itself, questioning why the case was even being pursued after hearing the facts. Things escalated further when attorneys began referencing Fifth Circuit rulings, federal court decisions, and DPS guidance suggesting parts of the under-21 handgun restrictions may be unconstitutional. The hearing then turned into an unexpected debate over self-defense, constitutional carry rights for young adults, probable cause standards, and whether the state could legally continue the case at all before the judge ultimately found NO probable cause. This case raises major legal questions:• What is unlawful carrying under Texas law?• Can someone under 21 legally possess or carry a handgun?• How does “defense of others” work in Texas?• What does probable cause actually mean?• Can otherwise illegal possession still be protected during lawful self-defense?• Why did the judge dismiss the case so quickly? Leslie and Richard break down the courtroom exchange, the constitutional issues involved, and why this hearing has gone viral among gun owners and self-defense supporters.     \\📌 Get the Armed Attorneys Insider Newsletter!\👉 https://mailchi.mp/armedattorneys/ins... ⚖️ Need a Texas Criminal Lawyer?Walker & Taylor, PLLC – https://www.walkertaylorlaw.com/ 🎯 SUPPORT THE ARMED ATTORNEYS!✔️ Join our YouTube Community:    / @armedattorneys   Patreon:   / armedattorneys✔️   Merch Store: https://armedattorneys.myspreadshop.c... Follow us on Twitter: @ArmedAttorneys✔️ Visit our website: https://armedattorneys.com/ Legal Disclaimers: 📌 General Information OnlyThe material presented is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as formal legal advice or the formation of a lawyer-client relationship. Always consult an attorney for specific legal guidance. 📌 All Rights ReservedThis material is the sole property of Armed Attorneys, LLC. No reproduction is permitted without written permission, except for brief quotations in reviews or critical articles. #ArmedAttorneys #2A #SelfDefense #GunLaws #TexasLaw #ConstitutionalCarry #ProbableCause #DefenseOfOthers #GunRights #SecondAmendment #FirearmsLaw #SelfDefenseLaw #Glock19 #UnlawfulCarry #CourtroomDrama #LegalAnalysis #GunOwners #UseOfForce #CriminalDefense #BreakingNews