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And in TN and in TX young fellows like you, who tend to settle things with their fists and are from families which handle their domestic issues this way by habit are probably known by name to local law enforcement, and the prosecutor who is looking at this will most likely decide that perhaps, as young as you are, you will profit from some stern correction, whether this particular girlfriend (and there will be others, down through the years) decides to press charges or not. As I'd see it, you're already charged with a violent crime. So charging you again, with more consequences isn't going to change your status as far as being able to join the military or own a gun, might actually make some sort of impression on you. Why not try it?