Do I need a Lawyer?

Jun 9th, 2008, 09:43 AM

I have been charged with 2 misdemeanors. Assault#3 and Threats and intimidation#1.
I was short paid after leaving my job, and challenged the boss about it.
I did a lot of shouting and swearing but didn't hit anyone.
My boss has a witness and they both say I shook him violently with both hands and threatened to kill him.
My Son was outside and didn't hear me threaten him with violence.
I have a Court date in 3 weeks. Can I just plead not guilty and hope the Judge is leniant, or should I go to the expense of a Lawyer?
It is my first offence in my 44 Years of living in the UK and US.
Many thanks.

lisalam · Jun 12th, 2008, 10:52 AM

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I have been charged with 2 misdemeanors. Assault#3 and Threats and intimidation#1.
I was short paid after leaving my job, and challenged the boss about it.
I did a lot of shouting and swearing but didn't hit anyone.
My boss has a witness and they both say I shook him violently with both hands and threatened to kill him.
My Son was outside and didn't hear me threaten him with violence.
I have a Court date in 3 weeks. Can I just plead not guilty and hope the Judge is leniant, or should I go to the expense of a Lawyer?
It is my first offence in my 44 Years of living in the UK and US.
Many thanks.

This is a very complicate case, thus you need the best attorney on your side.

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Jun 9th, 2008, 09:43 AM	#1
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Do I need a Lawyer? I have been charged with 2 misdemeanors. Assault#3 and Threats and intimidation#1. I was short paid after leaving my job, and challenged the boss about it. I did a lot of shouting and swearing but didn't hit anyone. My boss has a witness and they both say I shook him violently with both hands and threatened to kill him. My Son was outside and didn't hear me threaten him with violence. I have a Court date in 3 weeks. Can I just plead not guilty and hope the Judge is leniant, or should I go to the expense of a Lawyer? It is my first offence in my 44 Years of living in the UK and US. Many thanks.