
Quoting
aztrouble
I live in Arizona and last week was arrested for aggravated assault (felony class 3). My live-in boyfriend and I got into an argument and he intentionally cut himself on the face and then called the police and told him that I did it. We were both arrested but he was charged with a misdemeanor assault that was "scratched" the next day in court. He is willing to come forward and admit that he lied. However, it is my understanding that this will not make any difference in the case being dismissed. I have no prior arrests or criminal record and I am totally freaked out because Arizona has a very tough policy on domestic violence/aggravated assault. One attorney I spoke with wants $12,000 up front. I don't want to take a risk with an attorney who may not have as much experience, etc, but that is a lot of money. I need some advice.