My kid told his teacher that I hit him on the eye when he was asked what happened to his eye and the school complained to the police.Actually my had had accidentally hit his eye while separating him from his younger brother who was fighting with him.The police came home and left. 2 months later got this court notice to appear for 4 th degree domestic assault.
can I expect a punishment,. Can i plead that I am not guilty.Can ask for a free public defender.(cant afford a high attorney fee)
To go ahead without an attorney what documents should I prepare to submit before the judge.
Yes, you can and should plead not guilty at your arraignment. The maximum penalty for Assault 4 is 365 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.
To get a public defender appointed either call the court you are charged in (phone number is often on the summons, but if not look the court up on google) or just show up to court on your court date and ask the judge to appoint the public defender.
Whatever you do, do show up at court. You should call some criminal attorneys to discuss your case. You will be able to gather a bit of information that way. Additionally, many local bar associations offer reduced fee consults. If you are King County, call the King County Bar Association and ask for lawyer referral, reduced fee clinics, advice, etc.
Kristina Rose RallsChapter 7 Bankruptcy AttorneySpokane, WA ·
You don't mention if CPS is involved, but either way, I would strongly advise not going forward without a lawyer. This type of charge will haunt you for a long time, if not forever and the money spent on an attorney is well spent. You might contact the Northwest Justice project to see if they can help you.
