My sister and I got into an argument which eventually led to her shoving and hitting me (I pushed her off of me, she lost balance and hit her face on the table). Since her kids were there and my child was not, the police told me I would be the one arrest. They were not going to arrest me at first but my sister had told them that I threatened her after they left, which never happened.
Anyhow, now I'm currently facing Domestic Violence charges (assault without the intent to harm) and I was curious if there was any way I could fight to reduce this charge to self defense. If that is not an option, is there any way I could have this expunged down the road? I do have other charges on my record but nothing of this nature and in order for me to get started on my career I cannot have ANY DV charges (I want to be an elementary teacher; have been in school for it for 3 years). Thanks for any help that can be given. I appreciate it.
Anyhow, now I'm currently facing Domestic Violence charges (assault without the intent to harm) and I was curious if there was any way I could fight to reduce this charge to self defense. If that is not an option, is there any way I could have this expunged down the road? I do have other charges on my record but nothing of this nature and in order for me to get started on my career I cannot have ANY DV charges (I want to be an elementary teacher; have been in school for it for 3 years). Thanks for any help that can be given. I appreciate it.