What do you think my sentence will be?

Question

was arrested after fighting with my neighbor in my yard after i called him out for putting his hands on my wife. he came chest to chest w/ me in my yard and i then shoved him and we fought, me getting the better of him. i was arrested b/c his wife called PD. they told me since he was injured, i got to jail. what to expect from court? should i get a lawyer, dont have much money at all extra as i have 2 kids and plenty of bills? thanks for any help, advice.

Answer 1

Unless he did not fight back I would not worry so much (physical). Too bad you aren't an illegal immigrant or else you'd be scott free.

Answer 2

class a misdeamer for a first offense will put ya back for about 3 months , a month and a half with good time.  2 weeks with a good lawyer and good time.

If there was anything broken or any sort of facial damage then it will likey bump up to a class 4 felony. That could put u back for about 6 months.. Dont quote my on the sentences as they will vary by state. I am speaking for the state of illinois. Good luck.

Answer 3

HE WAS ON YOUR PROPERTY AND YOU WHERE DEFENDING YOUR WIFE FROM BODILY HARM. TAKE IT TO TRIAL AND NEVER ADMIT TO USING TOO MUCH FORCE YOU ONLY ADMIT TO USING ENOUGH FORCE TO FEND OFF THE ASSAULT. AS LONG AS YOU PORTRAY HIM TO HAVE BEEN THE AGGRESSOR AT ALL TIMES YOU'LL WIN. BUT IF HE WENT DOWN THE LAWS SAYS YOU HAVE TO BACK OFF OR YOU BECOME THE AGGRESSOR.

Answer 4

well your looking at assault.Not only are you looking at possible charges from the court but the guy you beat up can sue you for medical bills.If you don't have a record you probably wont go to jail and just get fined.

Answer 5

Get a Lawyer.   Most Counties, have Lawyers, who will help People who do not have money .     Find out through your County where to go to seek help from a Lawyer.   This man was in your yard, for what reason I don't know.  But you have the right to Protect yourself and your home, property.   He was in your yard and it is a good thing that you whooped his ***.   Probably now he will stay home.    Charges will be dropped against you , but you need a Lawyer to counter sue.   Good Luck.