Hi, I would really appreciate some advice on a situation I am going thorugh. Last week I received a notice of a bond arraignment. I was completely shocked because I have not done anything wrong. The arraignment stated that my brother called the police one night and told them I pushed him and held him in a headlock it charged me with battery on a house hold member. The arraignment also stated that my brother was extremely intoxicated with bloodshot eyes and he did not even know his name. The night in question I did not even see my brother I was at a wedding rehersal with my fiance and a bunch of friends. My brother has a major drug and alcohol problem. He has recently overdosed on cocain in front of his 3 kids and was hospitalized for a week. The night in question he called me for money and I got upset with him and told him I did not have any money to give him. He then threatened me and said he was calling the cops on me as he has threatened me many times before. I did not take this seriously because he is my brother and I never thought he would do this to me. and like I stated before he likes to threaten me when he does not get what he wants. To make matters worse I am currently on probation and recently finished parole. I served 11 years in prison for CSP and have been out for 3 years. I have been doing really well, I have a fiance now we just had a baby and we are planning a wedding next year. I am working hard and I am trying to make a life with my family. I have not even taken a sip of alcohol since I have been out here. I would never do anything to mess things up especially go back to prison. So my question is with my background do I need a attorney? My brother has tried to call me and has left messages stating he would not go to court however since this has gone as far as it has gone I dont know if I need to hire someone. I would appreciate any advice you can give me.
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