Should I seek representation on an assault charge?

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Should I seek representation on an assault charge?

I did not hit first and the person who I defended myself against is on probation, has a domestic violence charge and was probably on drugs at the time of the incident.

Asked on October 27, 2014 under Criminal Law, Ohio

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Yes, you should. From what you write, you may have a viable defense based on "self defense," but having experienced criminal defense counsel was vastly increase your chance of presenting this defense properly, so as to be able to escape liability. You'd go to a doctor, presumably, to stitch up a wound; similarly, let an expert (a lawyer) defend you in court.


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