Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

I was involved in an altercation in which a drunk individual came up to me acting belligerent and swinging a beer bottle to my face. I reacted and punched him in self defense. We tussled for a bit till the situation calmed down. I left the scene and the police were apparently called. The other party went to the hospital because of "a dislocated jaw". My girlfriend who was there that night received a phone call from a detective asking questions about that night, He told her that no charges were being pressed but that it was a serious felony matter and he wants to have a meeting with her. My contact information was given to him. What should my next step be? I am a Criminal Justice major about to graduate in December I can not have this on my record even though it was self defense.


Asked on 8/05/14, 9:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

Get a lawyer. They are gathering evidence against you.

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Answered on 8/05/14, 1:44 pm


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