JayInAtlanta
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Atlanta, Ga.
Hello- My name is Jay. I wasn't eligible for court appointed council since I have a job. Unfortunately, I don't make enough to hire an attorney either. I live check to check. Anyhow- last year I was involved in a scuffle at a restaurant/bar and received two charges- simple battery, and battery. Both misdemeanors. I wasn't arrested on the scene as I left after the scuffle. I turned myself in because I found out there was a warrant for my arrest. The scuffle itself started after two presumably drunk guys came out of the bar, saw me standing with a group of people and proceeded to tell us they overheard someone use the "lords name in vain" and they didn't appreciate it. I stepped up and told both of them to leave us alone, we didn't know what they were talking about. As I pointed the opposite way, one of them grabbed my hand/wrist area and turned it. At this point, I punched him in the nose with my right fist and he hit the ground. I looked at his friend, still standing defensively and he turned to help his friend. At this point, I walked back to my car with my guest and left the premises. This is all stated in the police report that the two guys gave to the cop. They actually told him they were inside drinking, walked outside and overheard someone say Jesus Christ decided to confront the group (us). What the hell. I'm at a loss here. It sounds absolutely rediculous and it is. Any suggestions are appreciated. I cannot afford an attorney and my court date is December 2nd, 2010
Hello- My name is Jay. I wasn't eligible for court appointed council since I have a job. Unfortunately, I don't make enough to hire an attorney either. I live check to check. Anyhow- last year I was involved in a scuffle at a restaurant/bar and received two charges- simple battery, and battery. Both misdemeanors. I wasn't arrested on the scene as I left after the scuffle. I turned myself in because I found out there was a warrant for my arrest. The scuffle itself started after two presumably drunk guys came out of the bar, saw me standing with a group of people and proceeded to tell us they overheard someone use the "lords name in vain" and they didn't appreciate it. I stepped up and told both of them to leave us alone, we didn't know what they were talking about. As I pointed the opposite way, one of them grabbed my hand/wrist area and turned it. At this point, I punched him in the nose with my right fist and he hit the ground. I looked at his friend, still standing defensively and he turned to help his friend. At this point, I walked back to my car with my guest and left the premises. This is all stated in the police report that the two guys gave to the cop. They actually told him they were inside drinking, walked outside and overheard someone say Jesus Christ decided to confront the group (us). What the hell. I'm at a loss here. It sounds absolutely rediculous and it is. Any suggestions are appreciated. I cannot afford an attorney and my court date is December 2nd, 2010