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What do i do if I am arrested for assault of a houshold member-- for a little scratch?

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I also got a scratch too, but didnt think to report it. What do I know, when I get home, the cops arrest me. turns out my ex-boyfriend made a report after we parted ways, and sent the police to my house. "Probabale cause" they said. I didnt really even know what they were talking about, but remembered our little skirmish after he took my phone, and I tried to get it back from him...Did I accidentally scratch him? but I had scratches too! And th police officer who arrested me also noticed and pointed it out. Should I press charges against him? (This happened on Wednesday--it is now friday) He has physically abused me before, and instead of filing charges, I left the state. He followed me to this one, and since we have a child together I had (foolish) hope, so saw him periodically in public places. Now, this; and while I am in jail, he tries to take my son. My question is how can i show then I did not assault him, and what shall I do (legally) from here? My court date is in exactly 2 weeks. I made no statement at the police station. I dont even know what the report against me says! And the public defender wont even answer his phone! Will they gve me a lesser charge? Or could teh case be dropped all together since we were alone and it is his word against mine and I had visible scratched from him? I am an unemployed mother of 2. Thanks for ANY help/advice. I could probably use couseling too, for being battered and still meeting up with this person who obviously does not love me or his son.

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  1. 1.  Find you a shrink...answers is no place for mental, legal. or moral answers!

    2.  Find you a Lawyer...answers is no place for mental, legal. or moral answers!

    3.  See number 1!!


  2. most likely they'll offer you a deal. if you had a decent lawyer you'd have no problem. a lot depends on your history (arrests and reports),without knowing that you can't say.

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