Plead to a misdemeanor, lose, my CWP, and a year's probation or take a chance with a jury trial and the additional expense of the trial itself with a possible 3 year stint in state prison for daring not to plead.
They even have a term for it: a "Bests Interests" plea - its in your best interests to shut up about that "but I'm innocent" crap, plead guilty and take it or we'll really hammer you with the Ag assault. charges. ;-(
You have a bad attorney. Get yourself a new attorney. Keep looking for one that you think will work hard for you.
Get your case before a jury.
Get a lawyer who is competent on jury selection.
Get a lawyer that can help you post bail.
Go on with your life on bail and avoid any confronation whatsoever with anyone else.
Learn a Christian value to turn the other cheek, hang your head down and suffer. You will win with this belief.
In the meantime you will not have your gun.
Put off your fight with City Hall over the Dog Park. Get out of trouble first. The Dog Park has nothing to do legally with your case.
Wait for the jury to hear from your lawyer. Be silent and composed, at peace before the jury. If you have no history of provoking others and have no police record, your chance of acquittal is good. If convicted, you can appeal and have your conviction set aside on appeal.
You were a new CWP holder. You were scared.
Research crime stats in your area. Ponder deeply why you needed a CWP and gun in your area particularly.
You are protected by the 2nd Amendment to the point that you were able to own and keep a gun. But you are now in trouble over the use of that gun.
The jury needs to know:
1. You were scared of crime in your area and needed a gun for safety and defense.
2. You were attacked.
3. You were inexperienced with your CWP license.
4. You were able to stop the attacker without assault.
5. You have no past record of provoking or assaulting.
6. The attacker has a record.
Make sure your lawyer goes over the elements of proof that a prosecutor needs to present to convict you of the charges made against you.
The key is a good lawyer and controlling your emotions. Self-composure will allow your attorney to think he/she can help you/work with you. Control control control your emotions. No crusades, no speeches, just peace and composure. Pray every day and thank God for this trial and pray that He reveals to you the steps to take to be at peace and the lesson to be learned.
Having been given and seen these types of 'plea or else' threats I can only offer support and hopes that 'Mr world- class a@@hole' isnt too well connected, and that you can bring some heat to the prosecutor in time...