Real Lawyer Reacts: Scottie Scheffler Court Hearing: Prosecutors Play Hardball 

This entire case is extremely frightening to a common person! From the policeman to the prosecutor, both those agencies are overreaching, and it happens all the time. A misunderstanding like this in my life would be a disaster! Average people don't have the money to just hire a lawyer, add additional flights and miss work.....

A family member is a golf journalist. Players were told to come on in the gate. Police were told players were in PGA marked cars and to let them through. Scottie was doing what he was told to do. This is absurd to charge this man with a felony.

the Prosecutor is as corrupt as the Police... the "Officer" committed false arrest, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, mis-malfeasance, falsifying charges, falsifying government documents, deprivation of rights; the "Officer" is also the sole cause if 95% of his injuries (latching onto a moving automobile when he could have (being an accident scene recreation expert) instead pounded on the hood or trunk to get the driver's attention)... the Prosecutor is also REQUIRED to disclose exculpatory evidence, AND prosecute the "Officer" if there is evidence of the "Officers" wrong doing... If there is any true Justice the "Officer" should not be being treated as thought everything he did was lawful, and everything Scottie did was unlawful...🤔

The DA even admitted his office was still gathering evidence in this case and were not ready to proceed at this time. So why argue about a continuance set for 2 weeks from now? Defence was not asking to drop the charges, change the venue or to allow Scottie to appear by video, he (the defence attorney) simply wanted the court date to be changed to accomodate his schedule since he was not asked at the bail hearing if today's date was suitable and workable for him to represent Scottie.

The DA just made himself look like he doesn't know his job.

Ridiculous. They dont want to treat him differently but they are.

Omg. This DA is such a jerk. You are exactly right Peter. What you are explaining is how we do it in GA. This is horrible. Unbelievable. This DA wants his 15 mins of fame or foolishness.

PGA needs to tell Valhalla adios!! ... local economy can take it up with Sheri office! And ego's need to be put in check!

This video was an exercise in frustration. This prosecutor was ridiculous

The prosecutor just was just posturing to please the police union. It was a very idiotic decision to file felony charges.

A 30 second hearing turned into cw talking to a brick wall for 20 mins

I t's EGO!!! He was mad that Scottie got on a plane & left & he was BIG MAD that Scottie got on his own private plane.

I’m from Louisville and Mike O’Connell is the county attorney and he is never ever in the court room trying to prosecute “everybody or anybody else” but he is in here for this case so no Scheffler is not getting treated like any or everybody else

The Louisville Metro Police already look like a bunch of "Horse's Rear Ends" for making an arrest in this situation to begin with. It should have been handled by cooler heads at the scene. The bad thing is if this weren't a world famous athlete but just a "Regular Joe" driving down Shelbyville Rd. at the wrong time. That person would have a huge headache on their hands all because one Louisville Metro cop got his panties in a wad when he thought someone challenged his authority!

…..and the implications of being accused/convicted of a felony is why the integrity of law enforcement is of paramount importance from the get go. Apropos the hearing, that prosecutor is wild and, imo, risks showing his pants if the charges are dismissed. Bizarre.

The prosecutor wants his day in the spotlight. 😂

I'm not a sports/athletes fan by any stretch. I often think they can get away with murder, HOWEVER...who grabs hold of a moving vehicle??? That officer assaulted himself

It’s amazing to actually witness these plays for power by individuals who have never been checked by the public. This might just be the way of exposing these power plays and hopefully we will develop a way for checks and balances to stop this from happening. I’m glad the judge recognized this…

Yeah these charges would lose me my career.

The DA and his elves wanted their 15 minutes knowing full well that’s all they will get (as far as appearing before the judge). Refusing to argue the actual issue at hand, moving it to June 3 made him appear an idiot and a disgrace to the legal profession. He’ll be getting plenty more time in the spotlight which will help explain why Louisville has been deemed uninsurable by actuaries so no company will carry the city any longer. They have paid out many millions in settlements and jury awards due to police and judicial misconduct. Now settlements are paid directly by the taxpayers. I certainly hope the PGA considers this the last tournament they will hold in Kentucky.

The prosecutor should be ashamed. That was absolutely unbelievable. Thank gosh the judge called him on it.

It seems to me that the Common Wealth is wasting the courts time for optics 🙄

I’m so embarsssed for my city 😅 what a joke!

All of us lawyers know: that objecting to short scheduling continuances for no real reason(meaning , when the continuance doesn’t prejudice you) is a super douchebag move.

In a time when a lot of judges are known for bad things, I have to commend this judge for just being true to herself and maintaining integrity.

Its VERY VERY VERY SCARY to see how much power the state/commonwealth has and can just cherry pick and choose when things should apply. Its really really messed up and it makes me think there is no justice in the justice system unless the other side is on board. very very sad

Come on Peter, please call the prosecutor an idiot, when appropriate.

That is politics in the courtroom. The prosecution can say to their police…”I tried”.

Those lawyers knew they were gonna be on RU-vid. This was their time to shine and get their name out there. Peter, you do such a great job keeping us informed. Thank you.

I think the officer should be charged. He grabbed Scottie’s vehicle!!!

OM gosh....wow! Glad defense agreed with what you said Peter "They ARE treating him different!" Thank goodness that attitude didn't sway the judge from doing what was right...and she doesn't even know Scottie.

I’m a new attorney and all I can ever hope for is to not embarrass myself as badly as the prosecutor did. It’s one thing to get caught off guard, but he had this prepared and still had no clue what he was saying. I had a graded oral argument during 1L and this guy wouldn’t have passed. Pathetic.

Peter, do you have any merch that says, “That’s Wild!”

When I first saw this, I thought to myself, "What the hell is the matter with this prosecution lawyer?" Now it looks like not only are the cops crazy in Kentucky, but the prosecutors are too.

The DA here has let armed carjackers, & repat pedophiles walk. And you can tell hes wanting to try and make an example out of this farse of a case.

I love golf and Scotty is one of my favs. It was hard to watch the DA not comprehend that the defense merely needed to change the date of arraignment. The defense said Scotty is coming for arraignment. The DA just angry that Scotty flew home imo.

Maybe the prosecutor thinks this is his time to shine.

I don't even watch golf ⛳ I use to sit on my dad's lap 60 yrs ago , yep and watch with him, but I've heard about this case am appalled at what they did to this man. Unbelievable 😨..

This is a complete waste of court resources and taxpayer money. Cops and prosecutors harassing a good person is not a good look

I hope Scottie will sue everyone . Then donate the money to a fund to fight unjust Police arrests

see the article today where the Mayor indicates that this matter needs to be resolved by June 03 and he launched investigation into the arresting officers and their conduct - seems like the Mayor is finally getting out in front of this story - i suspect Bryan Gillis may ask the DA to end this matter - and everybody MOVE ON b/c at the end of the day - Louisville would like for Scottie to LIKE Louisville and KY and RETURN one day to PLAY in a tournament NOT going to a courthouse

Prosecution is trying to get their 15 mins of fame! Ridiculous arguing over a change in date. 🙄

OMG I just watched the video! CW seemed to be objecting on the wrong thing or he totally has his panties in a BUNCH! Possibly he had a bad day on the golf course and is jealous..😅...Had to throw a golf reference in 😂😂

I also think the prosecutor is interpreting Scottie leaving as disrespectful to the prosecutor- he’s taking it personally that he’s being ignored by a ‘big shot’.

This is a bullshit charge and all on prosecution should be ashamed

Countless regular people go to prison for the lies of police every month in this country. And no, that doesn't mean this guy should. It's just the reality of the joke our "justice" system is.

Interesting: the mayor and police chief just held a brief press conference where at one point the mayor stated that he knew Scottie Scheffler wanted to 'move forward' (his words) as did the City of Louisville. I'm pretty sure he didn't mean 'move forward with a felony conviction'. Also, the officer was cited for failure to activate his body cam. The body cam finding is important as it gives cover for dropping the charges.

I love the private jet comment, trying to say he is a flight risk!! What a piece of shit this prosecutor is!!!

Commonwealth is trying to use the position of a famous person for publicity, nothing to do with Scotty s charges. The fact that the Commonwealth would argue something that in actual fact was not even relevant to the issue, points at the C'wealth grandstanding for publicity. That's how I saw it.

Oconnell put in an excellent exhibition on what is wrong with LE in Louisville

The government can do whatever it wants; whenever it wants: Anytime it wants’ The new America

You are right that they are using his fame against him! Appreciate this analysis, very interesting!

The prosecutor is living in an alternate universe. Continuances are granted everyday in order to accommodate counsels' schedules. Scheffler's lawyer missed an opportunity to request a remote appearance for the arraignment, since prosecutor opened the door by citing law regarding "when appropriate" as it pertains to remote appearances. That the motion is only for a continuance, makes the prosecutor look like a jackass.

Doubling down on making themselves look like utter buffoons.

Sounds like this prosecutor just wants the publicity of formally charging Schefflit. Doesn't the JUDGE decide "what is appropriate?"

It’s a local prosecutor trying to keep the support of local law enforcement. That’s it.

Rewatch crew 🎉 It appeared to me that the prosecutor wanted to "show himself" much to the chagrin of the Judge & Scottie's attorney. He made a mountain out of a mole hill.

I think the prosecutors think this is going to be their ticket to national fame 👍🤣👍 “This is going to be our OJ Simpson trial snd I’m going to be the next Johnny Cochran 🤣 Basically fighting an egotistical cop and now an egotistical prosecutor!!! What a waste of tax payer money The defendant should win then sue the crap outbofvtgrn

This was tough to watch! Prosecution was arguing a moot point! What’s with the judge not shutting him down sooner?!

Wow I am worried that they are really going to make an issue of this.

Can’t believe this is the elected prosecutor. Incredible incompetence.

I literally cannot wait to see your reaction to this! 🤣 when I watched this last night I exploded. Then I watched it again just now and my head exploded again. This prosecutor is a nut job 😂

The PA just showed what a D-bag he is, and also that he has no clue. He got dunked on by the defense, and the Judge even noticed.

The moment DA said he is going to fly on his private plane, he showed his horses a$$

No one. NO ONE will ever play in another golf tourney in this bum state.

The county prosecutor displayed his true colors for everyone to see. He failed to apply the law properly, wasted everyone's time by his poor (intentional?) understanding, potentially compounding the error in an already bad situation. Fortunately the judge was fair and knowledgeable, she knew her role and made the proper decision. It appears to me that the entire Louisville law enforcement staff needs remedial training in how to execute their jobs. The arresting officer needlessly escalated the situation, effectively treating Mr. Scheffler as if he was a willful perpetrator, attempting to evade the law, instead of a PGA golfer complying with the directions he had previously been given. Additionally, based on what I have read from other patrons' accounts, it appears the manner in which pedestrians were directed to cross the road was poorly designed and marked, thus the tragic accident that occurred earlier that morning was not surprising. Poor communication, poor weather, and poor judgment by the police officer made a player's routine entrance into the golf club a disaster. Let's hope that the LMPD has the wisdom to not pursue this as a criminal action. In no manner could such treatment ever be considered justice.

I watched this because I like watching your videos but idk who Scottie is…I’ve gathered from watching obviously a golf dude who allegedly assaulted a cop I think…I’ll do some homework before the follow up video

Another example of tax dollars hard at work chasing down "real" criminals. The prosecutor is spending Kentucky's tax dollars on nailing Scottie for "assaulting" a peace officer and locking him up for 5-ish years. Such a conviction would end his career and end his status in the highest-paying tax bracket. Meanwhile, Texas will lose his tax income, which effectively weakens their social services. Why not just arrange a deal that slaps him with some misdemeanor tickets and move on? Buy the officer a new outfit and tell him not to hold onto moving cars next time. Some commenters are equating Scottie's *alleged* arrogance and entitlement with criminalization & intent. Arrogant/entitled or not, he is not a felon. I work with felons *every day*. This entire performance by the prosecution is abhorrent. As a tax payer, it's really upsetting. I worked 3 hours of unpaid OT today trying to get police & CPS to take seriously a tragic family case that's dragged on for 2+ years. I'm informed by both agencies they don't have the capacity to respond effectively, and they both tell me to call the other agency as a solution (ummm, ok & I did that??). Then I come home and watch this court circus because a person drove an extra 30 feet in a confusing traffic situation, and he stopped when he realized his mistake. His taxes alone probably pay my entire organization's salary 10x over. But the prosecutor wants me to pay my tax dollars to turn him into a convicted felon. Meanwhile, I am out begging an over-burdened criminal justice system to intervene in a family case where 2 children are severely neglected by a mom who has 30+ police calls & multiple arrests, and who meets the definition of felon on every level. And that's just an average day. This prosecutor has seriously lost his way.

performative by the Common Wealth

What an embarrassment for the prosecutor down the holler 🤣👍

Schefler is getting "heightened equality." You're right. Most courts don't even hold a hearing on this. As a current attorney and former cop of 20 years, I have frequently just gone to the clerk and reset the date with the prosecutor ambivalent. Prompt arraignment is the defendant's right, not the state's. The prosecutor wanted his 15 minutes of fame. Well, congratulations. In less than 15 minutes he demonstrated that he is misinformed, incompetent, and inarticulate. This prosecutor, if he had any sense, should have showed up and said that an initial review of the case reveals this was more a miscommunication or misunderstanding than a crime and announced that all charges were being dismissed. This would have saved the city and the state all of this negative publicity. Maybe instead of repeating "when appropriate" ad nauseum he should practice the phrase "the interests of justice will be serverd by dismissal." Detective Bryon should resign from the department for the embarrassment he has caused his colleagues.

He is scheduled to play in the Colonial Golf Tournament this week here in Fort Worth. That is my guess why he came back home.

Bye-bye PGA money, Louisville 👋 💸💸💸. Doubt they’ll go back there.

16:41 bro, it would be TOO LATE for an apology. The owner of Valhalla went to pick him up, and how many apologies do you think he made in that car....4 days later, after being put in orange, means LAWSUIT!!!

The prosecution was so determined to NOT change the date. He was really showing his ignorance IMO. So glad the judge changed the date like it would happen for anyone else. Was he overcharged …IMO 100% YES !!!! It’s Cary they charged him with all those charges. I pray it gets thrown out. They talk about treating everyone equally…this proves to me they ARE NOT treating him equally 🙏🏻. Thanks Peter ❤😊

I took your advice and slowed down the video so I could understand them better, but when it went to you, it was SO funny because you sounded intoxicated😂😂 I couldn't stop laughing

This should scare the daylights out of ordinary people.. the video shown of what happened with the officer and this prosecutor is just insane…Even the judge was like WTF with the prosecutor… I think the commonwealth is trying to save face because they know they were in the wrong and overcharged him..

If he is never arraigned, and the charges are dropped doesn’t that mean he will not even have an arrest record?? So often charges are dismissed, typically due to lack of evidence or the police overstepping or maybe a DA over charging ect…. But by then you end up having an arrest record & in the real world companies that run background checks whether or not people will admit it, people will judge you and often assume you committed a crime if you have been arrested even if it ends up being dismissed

This is silly! As a non-JD, married to a JD, this feels like a prosecutor flexing to protect an overreach by the police officer. I understand there was a pedestrian fatality earlier that morning, which would make the local officers more on edge, potentially but it still seems like the misunderstanding Scottie portrayed it to be!

What a Joke with this incompetent DA, Policeman and everyone in that office and state including the Mayor of the city. Drop the freaking charges they are absurd!!

Is the common wealth dumb! Why waste everyone's time arguing for something not being asked for! So dumb!

I feel like they’re out to get him

I don't follow golf closely, but this case really pisses me off. The idea there was any criminal intent is ridiculous. Free Scottie. ✌

At 19:31 the prosecutor says "we have not had the opportunity obviously yet to review a lot of evidence that's out there". He's insisting that they do the arraignment and then they'll look at the evidence and decide whether they have a case. That's absurd. How does a prosecutor come out in open court and say that they want to charge someone with a felony before they look at the evidence and decide whether the evidence supports those charges?

Take a look at the record of the office that wrongfully arrested the golfer. It's real bad. Lots of bad. So bad.

So informative and nuanced, cheers to The Lawyer You Know.!

Kentucky and Indiana have some sketchy police and prosecutors

The owner of Valhalla the golf club is a big shot there also the pga is a big entity they will influence this case going forward. This will get squashed no way they r going to try him. PGA might pull future tournaments out of there they have juice and a lot goes to charities.

I wonder if the police officer threw himself on Scheffler's car hoping to sprain an ankle and sue him.

I like this guy. I like how he broke down this case. Can't wait til June 3.

Looks to me that the commonwealth is going to fight hard. Otherwise they look foolish ?

All political grandstanding. The prosecutor can say "the judge allowed it" and can shift any blowback. Stupid, but required in our ridiculous media environment.

the new video that just came out, shows that the officer lied on the official police report and fits what Scheffler said.

I have really come to dislike prosecutors in the last few years. It seems they just want to stick it to everyone and think are tyrants.

Prosecutor wants his 15 minutes of fame. Even if it makes him look like an idiot

They’re making this really difficult when they don’t need to..I think this whole situation is a huge misunderstanding!!! Poor guy..he’s such a good guy and a good golfer. I know the two have nothing to do with each other but..he is!!!

Prosecutor has an ego also. Regardless of what happens Scottie will win.

Prosecutor wants all the tv attention and his big day in the limelight. What a jerk.

Look I’m a lawyer, with much less experience I suspect, than that prosecutor. I can immediately say that his argument was TERRIBLE. The judge picked up on the distinction between what he was claiming was the stare decisis, and what the true position was, IMMEDIATELY. Yet, he continued flogging his dead horse of an argument for another quarter of an hour. I understand his wish to play the only card he had for what it’s worth, but this was just a terrible performance. The judge should have shut it down much, much sooner, but perhaps she didn’t want to be painted with the brush of supporting a famous rich guy.

Louisville going to get sued and humiliated beyond compare !