What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? West Virginia
Last Monday I was highly intoxicated and my ex partner (we are both males and still live together) came home and I basically trashed the apartment--I did not destroy anything of value mostly just knocked things over. So (I remember little to none of this) he threatens to call the police and when he does call them I apparently scratch him and bite him on the shoulder. The police show up and arrest me for domestic violence.
I was booked and spent the night in jail--the next day I have my arraignment and my bond is set for 2500; my aunt bailed me out with the help of a bail bondsman. I was charged with "Domestic Battery".
I have since talked to my ex and he doesn't want to press charges, I did receive a letter in the mail today that says the pre trial is set for October 16th; it also says its the State of West Virginia against me. I was recently laid off and am receiving unemployment benefits--my unemployment benefits are more than what is allowed to get a court appointed attorney...I spoke with an attorney today and he wants 2500 to take my case...there's no way I can afford that...looks like I'll have to represent myself...I'm a full time student and really do not want to go back to jail...what can I do? I think I will have to represent myself. Any advice is appreciated.
Last Monday I was highly intoxicated and my ex partner (we are both males and still live together) came home and I basically trashed the apartment--I did not destroy anything of value mostly just knocked things over. So (I remember little to none of this) he threatens to call the police and when he does call them I apparently scratch him and bite him on the shoulder. The police show up and arrest me for domestic violence.
I was booked and spent the night in jail--the next day I have my arraignment and my bond is set for 2500; my aunt bailed me out with the help of a bail bondsman. I was charged with "Domestic Battery".
I have since talked to my ex and he doesn't want to press charges, I did receive a letter in the mail today that says the pre trial is set for October 16th; it also says its the State of West Virginia against me. I was recently laid off and am receiving unemployment benefits--my unemployment benefits are more than what is allowed to get a court appointed attorney...I spoke with an attorney today and he wants 2500 to take my case...there's no way I can afford that...looks like I'll have to represent myself...I'm a full time student and really do not want to go back to jail...what can I do? I think I will have to represent myself. Any advice is appreciated.