My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
Hello, first of all thanks for taking time to read this
I was at a club event in Davis, CA (College Town) a few months back. Someone bumped into me inside of the club and i shrugged it off and didnt really mind. As we (my gf, my roomate) were leaving, I was attacked by about 10 people..they threw me to the ground and violentlyy kicked me in my face. My forehead was very swollen (I have pictures)....its human nature after u have gotten attacked to get up and yell as i did. I than began walking away to our car and the police officer came and arrested me? I am 6'6 im assuming he thouhgt since i was the biggest guy i started the fight. He than handcuffed me and took me to county jail while i and my gf are arguing with him that I was attacked. They put me in the drunk tank and they made me blow into a alcohol breathalizer and i blew out a 0.01 (which is quite low, its even lower than driving laws). After being detained for many hrs they released me in the morning and the police officer recommended that i be charged with fighting and disorderly conduct (2 differnt misdemanors). I have my arraignment on Wed and am quite scared because i have never been in legal trouble, ive never even got a speeding ticket. I have pictures of my head and i took pictures of my hands (showing no scratches or anything on knuckles indicating i didnt swing or hit anyone i was attacked). I also have about 5 or 6 witnesses willing to say that I was attacked. I am applying to Law School in the Fall and thus want to resolve this matter before sending out my applications. If i was fighting why was i the only one arrested? If they attempt to charge me with fighting dont they need the person i fought? I mean i didnt fight no one?? Can anyone please help I would really appreciate it. Thanks a lot.
KB

