Chapter 17 - My own charge
My slap happened after Mina had been returned to her wheelchair.
No immediate threat.
Video was clear.
I accepted misdemeanor assault responsibility through a diversion agreement.
Requirements:
Anger-management counseling.
Community service.
No direct contact with Veronica.
Successful completion:
Dismissal.
The facilitator asked:
“What did your daughter need after she fell?”
“A doctor.”
“Did hitting Veronica help the cut on Mina’s head?”
“No.”
“Did it make Mina safer?”
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“No.”
There was nothing to argue with.
