menanlg
04-08-2006 21:13:03
Here is my problem
I got into a fight with my roommate, he hit me first and punch him and knock him down, due to that he was bleeding and needed stitches, so he went to the hospital. Now I get a summon saying that I owe him $2,500 in hospital fees. I have 2 witness that saw he threw the first punch.
The summon says I have to respond in 20 days, if anyone with law experience could give any advice would be appreciate it.
This happen in Tucson, AZ so Pima County is handling the case.
Thanks.
johnjimjones
04-08-2006 21:14:33
You came here for legal advice??
theysayjump
04-08-2006 21:16:13
/me waits for dmorris68 to warn against asking for legal help on a freebie forum. wink
Godrockdj
04-08-2006 21:17:41
[quotead78d4b33c="johnjimjones"]You came here for legal advice??[/quotead78d4b33c]
Indeed )
But with that said, doylnea is pretty pimping with the law advice
dmorris68
04-08-2006 21:19:46
[quoted20332e22d="theysayjump"]TSJ waits for dmorris68 to warn against asking for legal help on a freebie forum. wink[/quoted20332e22d]
You've made me so proud.
lisniffli
theysayjump
04-08-2006 21:19:56
[quote1d31613963="Godrockdj"]But with that said, doylnea is pretty pimping with the law advice[/quote1d31613963]
Trust me, he is. He got me out of jail.
KnightTrader
04-08-2006 21:23:49
Im no law expert, But if you have witnesses saying he threw the first punch You can go along with self defense and it won't cost you anything.
Daggoth
04-08-2006 22:08:18
In my opinion, you should prosecute him for assult, and then sue him for emotional damages because you thought he was your best friend, and now he has hurt you forever. You can't put a price on emotional trama so just name a huge figure of money.
BTW I live in Scottsdale, Arizona.
TryinToGetPaid
05-08-2006 13:36:31
If he hits you first, with witnesses, its self defense as long as you did not hit him while he was on the ground-- you are good, and could counter-sue.
justinag06
05-08-2006 14:53:20
go talk to a lawyer in your damn town. Sounds like you might need one, but he will at least advise you.
freaky1718
05-08-2006 14:59:22
go to lawyers4free.com theres only 4 oods and you get a personal lawyer for 40 days lol
cwncool
05-08-2006 15:16:45
[quote097fb6f9a1="freaky1718"]go to lawyers4free.com theres only 4 [b097fb6f9a1]odds[/b097fb6f9a1] and you get a personal lawyer for 40 days lol[/quote097fb6f9a1]
??? [i097fb6f9a1]OODs[/i097fb6f9a1] ;)
J4320
05-08-2006 15:21:33
4 OOD's is definitely not worth it to me. ;)
doylnea
06-08-2006 21:19:33
[quote97d25c7bbf="menanlg"]Here is my problem
I got into a fight with my roommate, he hit me first and punch him and knock him down, due to that he was bleeding and needed stitches, so he went to the hospital. Now I get a summon saying that I owe him $2,500 in hospital fees. I have 2 witness that saw he threw the first punch.
The summon says I have to respond in 20 days, if anyone with law experience could give any advice would be appreciate it.
This happen in Tucson, AZ so Pima County is handling the case.
Thanks.[/quote97d25c7bbf]
Contact a local lawyer; it will cost you far less than $2500.
Vector
06-08-2006 21:31:06
this is not the place for legal advice, maybe freepay advice... but def not legal advice (unless he stole your ipod of course)