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I am a LPN. I work in a nursing home. I just recently got into some legal trouble. I was out drinking with my drunk boyfriend. We were both drunk and started to fight. He started to punch me in the head and face. He also choked me with his arm, against my car seat. He was very abusive, verbally and physically. He finally got out of my car. I then ran over his leg with my car. I spent the night in jail and got out on a $10,000 bond. I was charged with aggravated battery. I have to go back to court on Jan.14. I am afraid I'll lose my nursing license. I've never been in trouble before. Do you think I could get a diversion ?:o

Can't just call the courthouse and speak to a PD. A PD is appointed at the first hearing IF (1) she doesn't want to plead guilty at that time; and (2) it is determined by the Court that her financial situation is such that she could not afford a private atty. It used to be that you could just say that you couldn't afford an attorney. Now you're made to fill out a financial questionnaire and it is evaluated (at least it is here in the state of CA). Over the past month, for the first time, I've been seeing a lot of Prelim's with a lot of PD's. And my suggestion is, although there are some (not many) good PDs: Get a private atty that specializes in what you are going through. Look in the Yellow Pages under Attorneys (or lawyers), or get a referral through a friend.

I agree with renerian...

Wow....

Specializes in Corrections, Psych, Med-Surg.

Where is Jerry Springer when we need him?

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

all the above points to your need to find a lawyer ASAP....none of us can say what will happen (as far as I know we are not attorneys here) and to take any other advice would be foolish. Speculation is worth very little epecially when your future is in the balance.......oh ...And I agree w/those that say to quit drinking!!! Sounds as if unwise use of alcohol is a HUGE part of why you are in the mess you are in now. I wish you luck, you will likely need it.

I don't believe this has been mentioned...but if you feel an alcohol problem is at the root of this trouble, and you want to keep your license consider asking your BON for help through their peer assistance program. If you admit you have a problem they will help keep you honest while you go through treatment. If you don't ask for protection they can simply yank your license in most states, I believe, with these types of convictions.

Good luck to you and I agree...get rid of the drunk boyfriend. He will only drag you down with him.

I am just....too stunned to say anything constructive at the moment.........good Lord. Get a lawyer. That's about all I can offer at this point.

Lots of valuable suggestions above. I wish you well as you deal with these issues. Take care.

Yup, Booze In, Brains Out..... Forget AA closed meetings--but try to get to some open meetings...maybe you'll see yourself there.

As for the rest of it, just follow the advise regarding lawyers.

Peace and Good Luck

Lois Jean

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