Q: I am 15 can i go to detention for assult and battery even tho i was assulted also ?
I am 15 years old i got into a altercation with my mother for assult and battery but the judge dosent know that she hit me in the head with a metal object during the altercation and my grandma had to take me to the hosptial because i had a knot... Even tho i was assulted also in that situation wat is gonna happen wen i go to court ( i have paper work from my doctor for the knot ) ive been to court 2 years ago for truency but thats about it
A: There are a number of factors that go into answering your question. However, most importantly sounds like you need to talk to a lawyer to adequately present your defenses to the court. If you were acting in self-defense, you may need help presenting that argument to the judge. You can ask the court to appoint you an attorney if you can't afford one or your parent will not get your one. Many lawyers in your area more than likely hold free consultations where you can sit down and get a better idea of what will have in your particular area. You could go to detention for this charge, yes, but hopefully based on what you've said here you can fight the charge. Good luck.
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