Felony

Victim hit client’s car in the parking lot (victim claims its the other way around) and client confronted victim, who spit on her. Client swung on victim, then went and got her firearm and banged on the window with the butt of the gun when victim rolled the window up. Took depositions of victim and victim’s children, concluded too risky to take to trial as elements of charge met and firearm involved. Pled. w/h + 3 years probation + anger management class, letter apology to victim’s children, surrender firearm and any concealed weapons permit. May early terminate, may transfer probation to North Carolina. At sentencing on the plea agreement, judge’s demeanor made it clear that plea was the right call.