Q: What charges could I potentially be facing if I hit someone under the influence and the bar has footage of it ?
I don’t know the person it was not intentional it was my misjudgment due to me being intoxicated. Apparently she was an employee at the bar I went to. The person has not pressed charges yet that I know of but they’re asking for my info so I think they will. I have no history of a criminal defense in my record. I’ve reached out to the person to apologize but not sure if that’ll make it any better.
A: Assault, probably 2d degree assault if no major injuries and no weapon used. Although a misdemeanor, it carries up to 10 years in jail. There’s a reasonable chance for straight probation and to avoid a conviction if no serious injury and it being a first offense, but you will need a lawyer. Get one. Also, getting so drunk you commit crimes and don’t remember any of it means you were in an alcoholic blackout and have an alcohol problem. You will do well to get into a certified alcohol counseling program now as opposed to waiting for trial to arrive. Show you are addressing your problems and make a case that you are worthy to be trusted to remain free on probation and not be a threat to re-offend in another drunken blackout. But hire a lawyer soon.
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