you both go to court. your attorney has to convince the jury beyond shadow of a doubt that you acted with reasonable force in self defense. his prior record is not necessarily an issue. If he chooses not to testify, then your attorney cannot ask him about his background and it therefore will not be permissible in court. it is literally just your word against his if there are no witnesses. If criminal charges get dropped, what are the chances he will win a civil suit? (that question is not meant to be rhetorical; I really do not know)
No, both kids do not always get suspended - it depends on the factors involved.
i'm nobody...i'm nobody. i'm a tramp, a bum, a hobo... a boxcar and a jug of wine... but i'm a straight razor if you get to close to me.
-Charles Manson
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