Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Charged with Domestic Violence

I have already been arraigned on DV charge, plead no contest, found guilty. In this case I hurt my wife when I blocked a punch or slap from her, not really sure which was coming. This resulted in a bruise on her wrist. In my opinion I was defending myself. My question is, can I at this point change my plea to not guilty and try to prove self-defense or I am now stuck to go through sentencing and serve my time?


Asked on 10/29/06, 11:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.

Re: Charged with Domestic Violence

Unfortunately, unless you can prove that you did not know or understand the consequences of a no contest plea, your chances of getting your plea withdrawn are pretty slim. Never plead anything other than not guilty until you have seen the evidence against you.

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Answered on 10/30/06, 12:29 am


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