I got arrested during a football game at my school. I was drunk and said some inappropriate things to a female state trooper. She took away my game ticket and called the backup (university police). They told me to stay 10 feet away. I decided to walk over towards my girlfriend and a friend who were talking to the police officer. He handcuffed me and that was the end of that. In his report he wrote that I walked over with my hand in a "slapping/poking???) motion. This earned me almost 3 days in jail over the weekend and a 4th degree assault on a police officer(attempted assault). Not to mention I missed my exam on monday and blew one on tuesday.
Anyway, after 1 year in court my public defender finally sealed the deal. My charge was reduced to the Disorderly Conduct, 2 year probation, 1 day of cleaning up garbage and $960 in Fines and Court fees. Also it said that I have to stay away from the cop I supposedly wanted to assault.
Few things aren't making too much sense to me... First of all, whats the point of being on a probation if the charge comes off ur record in 2 years anyway? Isnt two years of prbation kind of long anyway, for a first time offender? Also, from hearing other peoples fines in court for similar crimes, my one was at least 4-5 times more? is it because I chose to pick on a cop or is it because I was using a public defender? On top off everything I get slapped with a 1 day work crew...was wondering if it sounds like a decent deal? If not could I still appeal it? I already paid half the fine and did the community service or whatever, maybe get an early out of probation?
Anyway, after 1 year in court my public defender finally sealed the deal. My charge was reduced to the Disorderly Conduct, 2 year probation, 1 day of cleaning up garbage and $960 in Fines and Court fees. Also it said that I have to stay away from the cop I supposedly wanted to assault.
Few things aren't making too much sense to me... First of all, whats the point of being on a probation if the charge comes off ur record in 2 years anyway? Isnt two years of prbation kind of long anyway, for a first time offender? Also, from hearing other peoples fines in court for similar crimes, my one was at least 4-5 times more? is it because I chose to pick on a cop or is it because I was using a public defender? On top off everything I get slapped with a 1 day work crew...was wondering if it sounds like a decent deal? If not could I still appeal it? I already paid half the fine and did the community service or whatever, maybe get an early out of probation?
