My girlfriend and I both got drunk as hell one night and ended up in an argument. She started to get physical and swing at me so I grabbed her wrists in self defense. The cops were called but no charges were pressed. No marks were shown so I wasn’t held. She had a small bruise on each of here wrists the next day & pictures were taken. Statements were taken from us + 2 sober people and now the prosecution is filing a battery case into the courthouse against me. Her and I are back on good (sober) terms again and we couldn’t be happier. I’m sure a court date will be made. What should I expect? What should I prepare for?
2007-09-20 10:15:50 · 5 answers · asked by ka0tix 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The state is indiana, and it's a female prosecutor!! In addition my roomate had to hold her back from attack mode as well...
2007-09-20 11:06:10 · update #1
You are entitled to a lawyer -- who will probably recommend that you assert a "self defense" argument.
From the facts, it seemed like you used a reasonable amount of non-violent force to stop yourself from being hit. If your girlfriend is on your side, she can confirm that you had a reasonable belief that you might be hit.
Given that evidence, the prosecutor would be a fool not to drop the case. Caveat: some prosecutors are fools.
2007-09-20 10:22:14 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What the prosecution has nothing better to do I do not see anything here for him to prosecute u on u -n- ur lady are back together on good terms all I se happening is the judge waring u two about ur drinking and dismissing ur case what a waste ot tax payer money what state do u live in for this prosecutor to go forward with this what a u know what!!
2007-09-20 17:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
See what happens when you get "drunk as hell?"
As long as your girlfriend is on your side, you can probably get a public defendant to get you off of this.
They go through the process in case there is a serious domestic violence situation that the victim is too scared to bring to light.
2007-09-20 17:24:06 · answer #3 · answered by Chef 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the prosecutor that you both invoke your right to remain silent and they will have no choice but to dismiss the charges.
2007-09-20 17:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by crim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state your in....you could still have to take alcohol and drug classes....take random urine tests and attend an anger management class.
2007-09-20 17:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋