My brother attacked me and I hit him in self defence. Now he is pressing charges. What happens next?
955377
OK Ross, I've checked out your previous question and I think you were absolutely right to report him to the police.  Anyone wielding a knife, especially if they're under the influence of drugs/drink, is potentially very dangerous, brother or no brother.\n\nNow you've assaulted him this does complicate matters, it's true, however in coming round and threatening you your brother was also committing further crimes in trying to intidimate you and threatening you.  If the police contact you, you must make sure that you have a solicitor and that they are fully informed about the circumstances.  If the police and the Crown Prosecution Service have enough evidence you may be charged with Common Assault and find yourself at the Magistrates' Court.  It may never get to that, however, because at the moment it's a "your word against his" situation. Presumably they didn't arrest your brother for possession of an offensive weapon for the same reason (or is he on police bail pending further enquiries?).\n\nIf your brother comes to the house again, or threatens you in any way, call the police THEN.  Don't wait until afterwards!  If they catch him in the act he will be arrested and it will avoid this kind of situation where they really have no evidence other than what the two of you are saying about each other.
945676
In self-defense, I would kick the HELL out of his testicles.\nThat would let him know not to mess with me.\n\nGuys already know not to mess with me. ;)
249017
I would suggest taking a Martial arts course and learn to fight.Also letting the police know about him is a good Idea
896640
It was with my older brother. We always fight, it ends with him hitting me. : (
1122604
Record an incident on video. Not sure what the laws are in your area but verbal abuse qualifies as assault here. Have the pissant thrown in jail.
1130745
It really depends where you are and the consequences of the assault even if you were in the car while it occurred.\n\nBest case: slight punch, no wounds, no previous conviction, spur-of-the-moment kinda things. You'll get away with a probation asking you to keep the peace for a few months.\n\nWorst case: the guy beated the living daylight out of the vic, you've done this before, you planned it. All bets are off, you could get prison time.\n\nWithout the jurisdiction, I can't give a better estimate.
605242
Honestly, It needs to come from YOUR heart...not ours.  I'm sure if you take the time to really think about it, you will work it out.  My brother used to abuse me horribly...the best apology I ever got was the day he grew up and stopped.  Tell your brother you love him and that you will never do it again. You and your brother should have a beautiful bonding relationship....as I see in my two boys.
1159780
Only if he tries to hit you first.  Never take the first swing.  It is only self defense if he swings first.  Otherwise, you are the aggressor.
811544
You should have a victims right advocate. If not, you can ask the district attorney who is prosecuting the case. They (DA's office) may try to put you off but, YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER, as a tax payer, they are there to serve you.\n\nTypically, unless there are some very weird circumstances, your hold up man will get time in the big house. Guns used in crimes will bring harsh sentences in most states these day.\n\nDuring trial or hearing you feel yourself getting nervous, remember that gunman could have shot you, killed you, or gone on to kill your mother, father, brother or sister. Keep it in mind.... You are the person that didn't do anything wrong! Did you?
390386
Simple:\n\n1.  Walk away if possible, report any assaults promptly to local authorities.\n\n2.  If not possible to walk away, defend your self and report to authorities promptly.
1006149
no, i do not think you should.. how would you feel if some real damage happened to  your brother... and there very easily could be.. you do not know what could happen and neither does he...people jumping on your stomach can do great damage.. he wants to prove he is tough .. for why... i would not go along with it and have it on my consious anyway...but you are the one that has to live with it if damage is done... so i hope the best for you all..
342587
It might mean that the charges can go up a degree if the injury is incapacitating. For instance if he was charged with simple assault but the victim turns out to have a broken bone then it could be changed to aggravated assault. I'm sure you want to defend your boyfriend but unless you were there don't assume that he was an innocent bystander. He can file counter complaints against mom and sis if they assautled him as well,but usually domestic violence cases are investigated so that the aggressor is the one arrested/charged, even though both sides may have thrown punches.
489240
the best thing to do is talk to someone you love and trust. Maybe your parents/gaurdian. Youve been through something terrible and you need some support around you and go tell someone immediately. Go to the police and have him charged. Its the best thing to do because you can prevent him from hurting someone else. Its scary but its the right thing to do
562556
Drop him now! Report him to the authorities. There is *NO* justification for violence, if you don't kick him away now you will regret this for the rest of your life.\n\nI can't overstate this: THROW HIM AWAY LIKE GARBAGE. NOW!
811580
The only way to get this taken care of without going to court is for the pizza guy to drop the charges.  Even if he drops the charges this will only keep you from having a criminal record for assault.\nYou will still have an arrest record.  To get the arrest record taken off you would have to get a lawyer and get the arrest expunged.   Note:  Assault can be committed by just telling someone that you are going to beat them senseless.  You do not even have to touch the other person.  If you make a verbal threat to inflict physical harm on someone that alone is assault.  When you physically touch them it becomes battery.
747361
If a person is charged with assault with indent to commit great bodily harm it depends on the circumstances under which the assault took place as to whether it's a first, second or third degree felony. If the attacking person was doing so to protect himself or someone with him the chances of it being made a misdemeanor are very good, or even having the case dismissed as self defense, if not, he's looking at a felony. I truly hope all goes well for your BIL.
419470
I am a criminal Justice major, and have gone through the same thing. All you need to do is go down to the court house and say you want to drop it. Besides nothing can be done to him unless you call the police. The only way this would not work is if he has already hit you or the child and he was arrested. Then the state would have taken it from there.