How to Defend Yourself Against Assault Charges
Learn the exact elements of the offense.. Tell the story from your perspective.. Talk to any witnesses.
Steps
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Learn the exact elements of the offense.
Learn the exact elements of the offense.
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Tell the story from your perspective.
Tell the story from your perspective.
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Talk to any witnesses.
Talk to any witnesses.
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Find out why charges were filed.
Find out why charges were filed.
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Understand the prosecutor's burden of proof.
Understand the prosecutor's burden of proof.
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Talk to your attorney.
Talk to your attorney.
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Get all statements and other documents from the prosecutor.
Get all statements and other documents from the prosecutor.
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Develop your own defense.
Develop your own defense.
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Stay out of trouble while you're waiting for trial.
Stay out of trouble while you're waiting for trial.
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Appear at all scheduled court dates.
Appear at all scheduled court dates.
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Listen to the prosecution's witnesses.
Listen to the prosecution's witnesses.
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Present your own witnesses.
Present your own witnesses.
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Testify on your own behalf.
Testify on your own behalf.
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Answer questions from the prosecutor.
Answer questions from the prosecutor.
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Accept or appeal the final judgment.
Accept or appeal the final judgment.
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