if my 18 year old friend were to punch my 17 year old friend in the face, could the 17 year old sue for assault? or what would that be called?
2006-06-15 17:21:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He could certainly have your 18 year old friend arrested for assault... and that's what he would be arrested for. After that, with documentation, yeah, your friend could be sued for his actions.
2006-06-15 17:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by AndiGravity 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be child abuse and the 17 year old could probably get the 18 year old into a lot more trouble than if he was charged with aggravated assault. It's the same thing if an 18 year old has a sexual relationship with a 17 year old. The 17 year old or their parents can get the 18 year old arrested for sexual assault on a minor or statutory rape and if they are convicted the 18 year old will be a registered sexual offender for life.
2006-06-16 00:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by ckswife 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The parent of the 17 year old can sue the 18 year old
2006-06-16 00:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by joquetta16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, age is minor here, assault is assault. If the 18 year old is still in high school would also affect charges.
2006-06-16 00:24:31 · answer #4 · answered by psycmikev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 17 year old possibly could sue it depends on what state they live in otherwise it would be the parent's decision. It would be called assult.
2006-06-16 00:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by pinkmonkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's too young an age to be filing a lawsuit and all.An out of court settlement would be good.Something like hitting back.But if he wants to sue their parents are eligible to sue him.
2006-06-16 00:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
damn lawyers wont work with you unless the 18 year old has something to sue for
2006-06-16 00:50:17 · answer #7 · answered by chrisgintexas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it would be called suing for assault
2006-06-16 00:26:02 · answer #8 · answered by ☼Jims Brain☼ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋