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My 17 year old stepson plans to attack me today at the therapists office
Asked on Apr 10th, 2014 on Criminal Law - New Jersey
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17 Yr old stepson is violent and abusive to his mother. Punches himself in the face and bashes his head and face into walls (knocking himself out). He is a drug addict (pot and pills). Will I need a lawyer when I defend myself today? Is his mother under lawful obligation to notify the therapist of the threat? This is our first appointment and I believe 100% he will follow through with his threat.
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you should notify the therapist, and she may want to call the police. The doctor/patient confidentiality is a lot like attorney/client in that anytime a patient or client is threatening harm to self or others, you can report that. I would definitely tell the therapist, and indicate that you believe that he will go through with this threat, and ask what to do if he does attack.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2014 at 3:40 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship