Asked 4/7/2016 – Austin, TX

I am being charged with an assault bodily injury. I told the cops nothing happened then changed my story. I threatened her friend by saying “I will hurt you” a few months back as well and the cops now have that proof. Will this be on my record? if I get a good enough lawyer can I have this taken off my record?

Answer

You do need to retain a good attorney. You have made statements to law enforcement that will be used against you. Your attorney can determine whether these admissible at trial, depending on the circumstances on how the statements were taken.