primarily occurs with women, usually in the form of domestic violence. It is estimated that approximately three million children witness domestic violence every year.
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.
She could be charged with assault. As an adult, an assault against a minor is going to be pretty serious.
No, it is illegal for an adult to physically assault a teenager. Any form of physical violence, regardless of age, is against the law and can result in serious consequences. It is important to resolve conflicts peacefully and seek assistance from authorities if necessary.
If you were an adult when it occurred, yes. It has become a permanent part of yoru criminal history record.
Physical abuse or assault, is not an excuse to escalate the situation when someone drops the f-bomb. Walk away or otherwise diffuse the situation when someone uses this "handy" word.
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He will probably be charged as an adult and face trial for assault and battery.
It depends upon the circumstances of the physical encounter. If the minor initiated the fight then the young adult would simply be defending themselves. Missouri as most US states can charge and prosecute a 17-year-old as an adult if the situation warrants.
Physical assault is called battery. The statute of limitations is normally 2 years, but can be as short as 6 months depending on the state.
Regardless of family affiliation, an 18 year old is an adult and ANYONE (parent or not) using anything against them is an assault.
Go to your local pd.Added: If you are referring to a sexual-type assault, or an assault with any type of weapon, you should report it - if you're referring to a "simple" assault or a lesser-type offense, it may be more difficult, not only to convince law enforcment that it occurred, but the prosecutor might have problems even proving that it occurred.
They would be charged with assault. There is no difference in the laws for juvenile or adult offenders - - only in how they are treated in court.