QUESTION
How long for a battery charge for a juvenile?
Asked on Oct 04th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Georgia
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I was in school. I went up to a girl, smacked her on the butt and said "Hey". I did this to another girl too. I know both of the girls and we hang out all the time. A teacher saw it and made the girls write a report on what happened because our school has a zero touching policy. I was suspended for two days because that's the minimum suspension period. The girls said they know me but just the fact I did it I was suspended. My principal said both of the parents could press charges of battery. Would it be two counts of the charge? How long for each charge, I've seen answers saying, "the judge decides" but a rough estimate for cases like these how long would it be for each count?
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Michael J. Breczinski
Unfortunately It depends on the judge and the facts is about all you will get.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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90 days would usually be the maximium but, in this scenario, a juvenile court would probably "warn and dismiss"
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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Probably no jail time at all. This is not the type of situation that would even come close to severe punishment by jailing someone.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 5:31 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
You may get probation and counseling and a permanent record.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 5:30 PM