mbutler007
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Maryland
Two months ago, my girlfriend and I broke up. On the night she moved out of our apartment, I was jumped outside the apartment by her brother and her ex boyfriend. They threatened to kill me, then her brother shoved me down on the concrete steps (I hit my head), then stood over me and punched me in the face. Then they both drove off. My glasses broke, I had a few bruises and an ugly cut above my eye. I called 911, the police came out and filed a report stating it was 2nd degree assault and to file charges go to court. I declined going to the hospital.
I've been seeing a psychiatrist for the last couple months because of depression. This episode hurt me a lot more emotionally then physically as I was afraid to leave the house. I moved in with my parents and broke the lease on my apartment because I no longer felt safe.
I havent filed charges yet because I was waiting for things to settle down and I needed to heal a little bit emotionally first (I couldnt have handled court at that time). My questions are:
Should I file charges now?
I know the two guys have prior arrests but I dont know for sure whats on their records, what will come of these charges?
My only fear is that her brother will get a slap on the wrist and I'll provoke him into more violence by pressing charges. What do you think would happen in court? Would I need a lawyer? Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!
Two months ago, my girlfriend and I broke up. On the night she moved out of our apartment, I was jumped outside the apartment by her brother and her ex boyfriend. They threatened to kill me, then her brother shoved me down on the concrete steps (I hit my head), then stood over me and punched me in the face. Then they both drove off. My glasses broke, I had a few bruises and an ugly cut above my eye. I called 911, the police came out and filed a report stating it was 2nd degree assault and to file charges go to court. I declined going to the hospital.
I've been seeing a psychiatrist for the last couple months because of depression. This episode hurt me a lot more emotionally then physically as I was afraid to leave the house. I moved in with my parents and broke the lease on my apartment because I no longer felt safe.
I havent filed charges yet because I was waiting for things to settle down and I needed to heal a little bit emotionally first (I couldnt have handled court at that time). My questions are:
Should I file charges now?
I know the two guys have prior arrests but I dont know for sure whats on their records, what will come of these charges?
My only fear is that her brother will get a slap on the wrist and I'll provoke him into more violence by pressing charges. What do you think would happen in court? Would I need a lawyer? Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!
