Hi Grace, thanks for the words of wisdom. I have a question. Shouldn't I have had the oportunity to make a statement before being charged? Shouldn't the district attorney be obligated to investigate? This person had only been a guest for 5 months when he and his father beat me up and, since the police said I couldn't just kick them out I evicted them even though neither were on the lease. over 7 months later I find this person in my house beating his girlfriend then threatening me. Don't I have the right to defend my home and person from a trespesser?