Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana
Do I need a lawyer?
A friend of mine got into a fist fight. The other girl hit her first, so she hit her back. The cops were called and the other girl got charged with I believe simple battery. My friend didnt get in any trouble but has to go to court with the girl who hit her. Does she have to hire a lawyer for this? She is not trying to sue or anything but she wants to press charges against the girl for hitting her. What does she need to do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Do I need a lawyer?
Did your friend receive a summons or a subpoena. If it is a summons she is accused of a crime and I would suggest she get a lawyer. If it is a subpoena she is being called to testify as a witness in the case. She should not need a lawyer for that.
It appears the State has already charged the other person with a crime. People often say they want to "press charges" but actually that is the State's job.
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