How is it possible to plead guilty to assault and not have a conviction recorded?
Very easily. As I posted earlier, all red-necks should read the transcript and review the evidence before sounding off in an irrational way. Reports of matters before the courts often omit serious material facts and factors in mitigation. After all, the papers are only interested in a story that grabs the attention of the reader, often in a sensational and mis-leading way - just look at most of the reporting concerning aviation incidents to see what I mean.
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