Possibly getting in trouble for assault

Question

i got arrested for assault not pre meditated i did not have a weapon i did not know the person i was not drunk i just punched him in the face 1 time . i was just wandering what kind of trouble am i looking at it is my first time getting arrested or even any legal trouble except a speeding ticket

Answer 1

You need a criminal defense lawyer fast. Get some anger management before court so you can help your case with the judge. Other wise the judge's attitude will be,to steal a great line from a movie, (sorry I can't remember the name of the movie), "We aint here to correct ya, we's here to punish ya!" If you have at least signed up or started anger management the judge may be more lenient. Get help fast. I can't stress that enough. Spend every waking moment getting help. Your freedom may be at stake.

Lawyer, and anger management.  

Answer 2

The nature of the injuries will determine whether or not the case is a felony or misdemeanor.  Other factors to consider are the age of the victim (elderly or child) and whether the victim was a member of your household (family violence).  It sounds like a plain old bar fight so I would predict that you get some type of probation with community service and restitution.  If the assault was in self-defense or in defense of others or there was a prior agreement to fight, you may have a defense to the case.  Absolutely talk to an attorney who practices criminal defense before you talk to the police or the prosecutor.  Hire one if possible, but if you cannot afford to hire one, you may be entitled to have one appointed to represent you.  Before you go to anger management classes or counseling talk to that lawyer first.  Good luck!  

Answer 3

You need to say more about the circumstances.