This is also a first strike offense (assuming he has no priors). It is a burglary because they are assuming he made entry with the intent to commit felony assault upon the resident. That assumption is likely founded upon the fact that he broke the window, made entry, and then proceeded to assault the resident with his helmet. No, he cannot argue "self defense" ... at least, it is not likely that the court will consider that since he really has no right to defend himself once he forced entry. In fact, had the resident shot him, the resident would have been within his legal rights.
In this case, I suspect that a public defender will be able to work out a plea deal just as well as a paid attorney. I don't see that there's any case worth taking to trial. The only issue here is how good a deal can be made and whether it can be pled down to something that till keep him out of state prison.
- Carl

