QUESTION
I have been charged with a misdemeanor battery misdemeanor battery for being drunk an pushing my girlfriend do I need lawyer?
Asked on Jul 25th, 2017 on Domestic Violence - California
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She did not press charges I didvnot hit her she was drinking under age I didn't want to ride in the car with her someone other then her pressed charges not sure who.
1 ANSWER
Ronald L. Freeman
If you have been charged with a crime then yes you need an attorney. Depending on your prior criminal background a lawyer may be able to have the charge dismissed or negotiate a plea bargin that involves not jail time.
Answered on Jul 26th, 2017 at 6:14 AM