Yes, they can be charged with assault. They may even be charged as an adult.
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It depends on the state. Some do not allow "assault on assault" charges.
If you were charged with a felony assault and the charges were dropped, you do not have a criminal record. The charges can be picked up by the state at a later date.
The statue of limitations in the state of Missouri for a physical assault is 1 to 3 years depending on if the assault is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony. If the physical attack results in no physical injury it could be classified as a misdemeanor.
Assault and battery would be the basic charges.
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When a child under the age of 15 gets charged with assault and battery, it can be considered either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the severity of the assault and the state's judgment. There are a large number of factors that can influence this decision.
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Any child who is over "the age of reason" (usually set at somewhere around 7 years of age) can be charged with an offense.
By her age she IS a minor - if that specific charge is an enhanced penalty offense in your state (i.e.- it is a greater offense to assault a minor than it is to assault an adult) then the assaulter COULD be charged with that offense.
The Missouri state senate is responsible for looking into development issues and coming up with the most appropriate solutions. It is also charged with coming up with legislation for the state and identifying key resources for development.
If you are 17 and she is 13, you could be charged with rape. Age of consent in Missouri is 17.