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Is it illegal for your step dad to beat you up?

Asked on Jan 22nd, 2013 on Criminal Law - Utah
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Mom is threatening if I mess up again my stepfather (who has a green card and is not a full resident I believe) will beat my odds (exact words she used).
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John J. Carney
All mothers threaten to have the father beat them if they do not behave. That means they would either slap their butt, hit htem with a belt, or slap their face a few times and that is no longer allowed. You can discipline your children, even hit them slightly, but if you leave a mark it is assault and child abuse. That is why it is hard to get children to do anything any more since there are few punishments. You can take away their privileges or ground them, but that is had to do also. Children do not trealize the importance of a good education, hard work, and not getting into trouble. They do not appreciate he consequences of their actions. They are influenced by their peer group and in some places that is a bunch of thugs who think rap music and gang bangers is the way to be cool. There are many kids who dress and act like rappers to be cool, but after they get arrested a few times and have a criminal record they find it hard to get a good job and they become real criminals. My advice to you is to improve your language and communication skills, get a college degree, respect your parents, get a career you love, and do not commit crimes.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 5:22 AM

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Criminal Law Attorney serving Worcester, MA at Gregory Casale, Attorney at Law
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It is illegal for anyone to beat you up. Even a parent or a step parent.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2013 at 1:15 PM

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It is against the law to beat your child. Spanking that does not leave bruising is not against the law.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 4:37 PM

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Immigration Attorney serving Salt Lake City, UT
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No. A parent can use a reasonable amount of physical force on a child for the purpose of disciplining their child. Beating someone up exceeds the "reasonable" amount allowed.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 4:35 PM

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