HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — A 27-year-old man is scheduled to be sentenced in November after taking a plea deal in the knifing of a friend.

Rusty Skarin pleaded no contest last week and was convicted of attempted assault. Prosecutors had lowered the charge and dropped another in exchange for Skarin’s plea. His sentencing is set for Nov. 10.

Investigators say Skarin argued with Jeffrey Kort on May 10 while they were driving home after working on a car together. Kort told an Adams County sheriff’s deputy that he made Skarin get out of his vehicle but then returned to the scene a short time later. Kort says he and Skarin began fighting again, and Skarin stabbed him.

Skarin says Kort choked him during their fight.