QUESTION
Can a parent press charges against a minor who assaulted their child?
Asked on Aug 16th, 2017 on Criminal Law - Washington
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My friend’s daughter has been assaulted multiple times by her boyfriend. This week he assaulted her twice, and now she's in the hospital. He was charged with 2 counts of assault and placed in the juvenile detention center. If the police don't pursue this, can the mother press charges against the offending minor? I have encouraged them to get a restraining order / protection order.
1 ANSWER
Thomas Edward Gates
Only the prosecutor can charge him with a crime. That said, she can sue him and his parents for battery. Good luck.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2017 at 8:08 AM