Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

I have been charged with simple battery in livingston louisiana. Im already on probation for another misdemeanor, selling alcohol to a minor. I was attacked by my ex girlfriend and in self defense i pushed her off of me. She landed on her butt and called 911. We both were arrested for simple battery. What are the chances of me staying out of jail?


Asked on 1/15/10, 1:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Hardy Parkerson Retired Attorney; now Law Professor

Dear LawGuru Friend,

Computers play strange tricks on me, and for some

reason I did not see your question until just now,

Tuesday, January 26, 2010...at least for sure it's Tuesday.

(Humor intended!) Sorry about your legal problem! It would be

hard for a lawyer to give you advice based on just the

few facts that have been presented in your question.

Nevertheless, the possibilities range from not so bad to

real bad. However, if you will e-mail me your phone

number, I will call you and discuss this matter with you

further. Of course, there will be no charge for my doing

so. I am now retired from the practice of law after having

been actively engaged in law practice for over 41 years.

Best of luck to you!

With kindest regards, and stanging by awaitng your

e-mail with you phone number, just in case you care to

discuss this further with me, I am

Sincerely,

Hardy Parkerson, J.D.

Retired Lawyer (for a while, anyway)

Tulane Law, Class of 1966

127 Greenway Street

Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Answered on 1/26/10, 8:15 pm


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