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Is it worth it to Appeal and can something be done to clear my record????

i was falsely arrested and charged on 11-04-07 for possession ADW and aggravated assault.... and went to trial... At the onset the DA dropped the initial 2 charges based on the complaining witness testimony that I did not hit her with the bottle but rather some other conflict.... As a result the DA said they will drop the 2 charges but I have to plead guilty to simple assault considering that the complaining witness allegedly recall being slapped with a open hand in the head and suffered from a knot and headaches for a week.... There was no mention of this in the police report nor none of the 2 officers report...... there was no medical indication because she never went to the hospital nor had evidence.... and did not miss work but returned after a day of alleged suffering....... My case was in Domestic violence court and have no relationship with this woman whatsoever nor are we related...... I know have a misdemeanor simple assault on my record and was ordered to the maximum sentence...... What advice do you give me for loosing such a weak case that took place in a poorly lit night club and a witness who constantly committed perjury on the stand? Should I just continue serving the maximum sentence or fight it an appeal or ...??


Asked on 4/10/08, 11:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Is it worth it to Appeal and can something be done to clear my record????

If the time to appeal your conviction has already run its course (which would appear to be the case), you have little choice by to carry out the terms of your sentence.

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Answered on 4/10/08, 11:38 pm


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