DETROIT (WXYZ) – Twenty-four hours after news broke of the near-arrest of Jameson Williams, a local criminal defense attorney and Detroit police commissioner, “the average Detroiter would have been arrested” if it had been Williams . ‘ shoes.

The star wide receiver came into contact with police after midnight on Oct. 8 when officers pulled over a vehicle driven by Williams’ brother near the corner of Conner Street and Jefferson Avenue. The car was stopped, police say, for speeding.

When questioned by an officer, Williams’ brother revealed that there were two guns in the car: the first was in the back seat and the second, according to police, was under Williams’ seat.

Officers discovered the gun in the backseat was registered to Williams’ brother, who had a concealed handgun permit, or CPL.

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While the gun under Williams’ seat was registered to him, he did not hold a CPL. An officer handcuffed Williams and planned to arrest him, but after a sergeant was notified that Williams was in custody, the decision was made to release him and return his gun.

“I’m stopped, I have a gun under the seat, I didn’t permit, I’m charged,” said criminal lawyer Anjali Prasad. “I’m actually going to jail that night.”

Prasad defends citizens accused of carrying a concealed weapon, and she used to take them to court. For 15 years, she worked for the Philadelphia District Attorney, then spent four years in the U.S. Attorney’s office in Detroit.

“In Michigan, you need a (concealed handgun license). You need a license to carry a concealed handgun,” she said. “And I have to tell you, it’s not that hard to get.”

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Obtaining a CPL requires the applicant to complete gun safety training along with a background check. Prasad says it’s a simple but important process.

“What if there’s a car accident and it turns hostile? What if there is road rage?” asked Prasad. “I think the point is: Citizens, show us that you’re responsible … because then we can feel a little better as a state that you’re running with a gun.”

See the interaction between the officer, Williams and Williams’ brother in the video below

The video shows the interaction between Detroit Police Officer and Lions WR Jameson Williams

Williams’ attorney, Todd Flood, says he believes the pistol license belonging to Williams’ brother would also apply to the wide receiver’s handgun, and therefore it was legal for Williams to have the gun in the car.

Detroit Police Commissioner Ricardo Moore helps oversee the department and says he’s pleased the department launched an internal investigation into the stop.

“The average Detroiter would have been arrested,” Moore said. “Detroit police officers arrest people with guns every day. They do good work. This situation is different.”

Watch the video of the officer detaining and speaking with Williams below

The video shows a Detroit police officer detaining Jameson Williams

Late last week, the Detroit Police Department filed a warrant application with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.

At an unrelated news conference Wednesday, District Attorney Kym Worthy and Police Chief James White were asked about the case.

“I just received that warrant application. We have to look at it and treat it like any other case as far as looking at it and seeing if we can charge,” Worthy said. “And if we can charge, what can we charge. We just don’t know at this point.”

Watch more reactions to Williams’ arrest in the video below:

More reaction to Jameson WIlliams incident with DPD

White said the matter was being investigated by internal affairs and declined further comment.

7 News Detroit has learned that as DPD conducts its internal investigation into the stop, officials requested and received Williams’ gun as part of their review.

The NFL released a statement Wednesday saying the Lions had notified the league about the Williams incident and would have no further comment.