If you have a court date, you have been charged. That’s the whole point of a court date.
It’s not the charge you should worry about; it’s the potential conviction that could cause a problem for you.
I see on another thread that you “blacked out” prior to allegedly committing this offense. It matters what the act consisted of. If you beat the other person up, left marks, etc, you’re less likely to have the charges dropped, regardless of whether it was your first offense or not.
This could go many ways:
– The charges are dropped.
– You plead guilty to a lesser charge.
– You’re convicted of domestic violence.
If any if the first two options end up being the case, you probably won’t have an issue becoming a teacher or getting your degree. However, a conviction of domestic violence could certainly hinder your chances. You’ll need to pass a background check for a teaching job, and that kind of crime does NOT look good.
What you need to do:
– Get a lawyer.
– Look up requirements for passing a background check for teaching jobs in your state.
– If convicted, notify the school. You need to find out from them whether this could stop you from getting your degree.