What is the name of your state? LA
About 3 weeks ago I was at a sports bar and had to much to drink. I step outside to talk on my phone, when I attempted to go back in the bouncer told me I couldn't return because I looked to drunk. I still had a tab open inside and my friend who was driving me that night was in there. So I went in the other door, was in the bar another 5-10 minutes and then we were on our way out the front door when the bouncer who denied me earlier came up to me with a police officer. The officer put my right arm behind my back and led me outside, when reached the sidewalk he shoved me and I tripped over the curb and fell down. At this time I was very upset, and I got up and yelled "don't you ever push me like that again". I began to walk with my friend to the car when the officer came up behind me and cuffed me.
I was charged with remaining after forbidden and disturbing the peace by intoxication. I was in jail for about 5 hours and paid the $400 bond.
My main problem is that this happened in Louisiana where I was living. I was celebrating that night because I got a new job in Pittsburgh where I now live. I called the prosecuters office to see if there was any way I could get the situation resolved in the 2 weeks before I had to leave, but they could not help me, the prosecuter had not yet reviewed my case and did not know what I would have to do yet.
What I was wanting to know is: does it sound like i'm going to have to go back to louisiana for court, and is there anyone I could possibly talk to about just mailing them money for the fine? I plan on pleading guilty if it will end this quickly, and this is the first time i've been arrest.
Also what kind of penalty am I looking at for this?
Should I get an attorney?
Could an attorney possibly make a deal with the prosecutor to keep me from flying cross-country for court?
Thanks
About 3 weeks ago I was at a sports bar and had to much to drink. I step outside to talk on my phone, when I attempted to go back in the bouncer told me I couldn't return because I looked to drunk. I still had a tab open inside and my friend who was driving me that night was in there. So I went in the other door, was in the bar another 5-10 minutes and then we were on our way out the front door when the bouncer who denied me earlier came up to me with a police officer. The officer put my right arm behind my back and led me outside, when reached the sidewalk he shoved me and I tripped over the curb and fell down. At this time I was very upset, and I got up and yelled "don't you ever push me like that again". I began to walk with my friend to the car when the officer came up behind me and cuffed me.
I was charged with remaining after forbidden and disturbing the peace by intoxication. I was in jail for about 5 hours and paid the $400 bond.
My main problem is that this happened in Louisiana where I was living. I was celebrating that night because I got a new job in Pittsburgh where I now live. I called the prosecuters office to see if there was any way I could get the situation resolved in the 2 weeks before I had to leave, but they could not help me, the prosecuter had not yet reviewed my case and did not know what I would have to do yet.
What I was wanting to know is: does it sound like i'm going to have to go back to louisiana for court, and is there anyone I could possibly talk to about just mailing them money for the fine? I plan on pleading guilty if it will end this quickly, and this is the first time i've been arrest.
Also what kind of penalty am I looking at for this?
Should I get an attorney?
Could an attorney possibly make a deal with the prosecutor to keep me from flying cross-country for court?
Thanks