My son was playing baseball, and the runner basically dropkicked him in the bicep with metal cleats, which caused over ten abrasions on his arm and made him get 8 stitches. Everyone, even the umpires, saw that it was malicious and noted it in their report. The other player was ejected and is suspended for a minimum of 1 game. The player was almost warned for another questionable play in the game. When the player kicked my son, my son's bicep was at least two and a half feet off the ground, and he was standing right on the base. The player and his father apologized for it, but I have been advised by some people to file assault charges, but I think it might be a bit extreme, unless the player has a history of this. What do you think about filing charges? Also, should I get a lawyer to look into the player's history? The incident wasn't on video, by the way. Like I said, it is probably a little extreme, but I want an unbiased opinion. Thanks.
2006-09-16 17:38:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They are 14 years old.
2006-09-16 17:57:31 · update #1
If you think he intentionally hurt your son I would.
2006-09-16 17:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly T 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would.
Why?
Well, the kid obviously has no control of his rage, anger or competitiveness. He will do it again (if he hasn't already; and I would be genuinely surprised if he has never done it before). And if he was involved in another "questionable" play in the game, he obviously doesn't know when enough is enough. And I really question his parent's teachings. My father taught me that the best wins are the honest ones. Taking out the other team's players is not the "honest" way to win. If that is how you won, basically, you are saying that they are better than you and the only way you could beat them was if they weren't playing. The kid had to have learned that behavior somewhere - it is not just a behavior that "shows up". Whether it be from his coach or his father, he needs to learn that it is NOT acceptable. The only way to do that is to file the assault charges. Maybe next time he will remember the incident and think twice about committing a violent act to win a game.
2006-09-17 01:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You were the one there, did it definately look to be on purpose? You alsosay he was almost warned for another questionable play, this sounds like it might be a regular thing with this person. You need to do what you think is best, and I would also ask your son if he want to go that far. If you are going to press charges your best witness is your son, if he does not want to go through that and he is not dmaged for life I might let it go. On the other hand if this other kid has a history of stuff like this, then pressing charges and having him punished in a meaningful way might be the best thing for him. This dilema is kind of like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Is it worth your time, effort, and money to punish him in that way? is this a regular occurance with this kid and willignoring possibly subject your son or someone elses kid to further harm in the future? There is no definate answer, like I said you need to decide what is best for you and your son nd see waht your son wants to do. Sorry I could not give you a definite answer.
2006-09-17 00:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by Wilkow Conservative 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baseball can get a little rough, but I would let it pass. The first sign the kid gets out of hand in the future though I would report him. Sometimes kids need to be put in check. His father may have already done that. Is your son still able to play? I sure hope so, I love the game.
2006-09-17 00:46:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kids go to juvenile court every day for a lot less! This sounds like a serious injury to your son, and 14 year old kids are stronger and larger than they used to be. If charges are filed and the courts get involved, the child who was aggressive will have social workers and other county personnel seeing if he is in need of consequences for his actions as well as services to address anger issues and other aspects of his life such as school attendance, etc. If he seems to be a good kid who made ONE bad decision, he will get a sentence proportionate to that life situation, if the county uncovers a pattern of delinquent behaviors, he will get more intervention and be followed more closely by the court.
2006-09-17 15:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would only file charges if you find a history of this. If this is his first time while intentional me may have made a first mistake and learned from it. Kids to have to make mistakes (sometimes big) in order to learn how to act in this world, it's part of growing up. But if he's done this before his dad is just trying to make it not look so bad. He deserves what he will get, and you shouldn't have to pay that hospital bill.
2006-09-17 01:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by Reject187 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would not file any charges. I am assuming you're talking about young boys? Kids don't understand just how rough they are being.
He apologized and his father apologized - take it for what it's worth.
I would,however, go to the President of the League and request that he be taken out of the sport. Have other parents sign a petition if need be. Or atleast have them put the kid on warning.
Sorry your son got hurt but it's the risk they take when they play sports.
2006-09-17 00:48:53 · answer #7 · answered by HCC 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If filing these charges would have him and his parents or team responsible for his medical bills, I would say file the charges, unless they have already done so, or sworn to do so.
2006-09-17 00:52:06 · answer #8 · answered by HoneySweet Minister 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention the ages of your son or the other boy, so I'm going to assume they are minors. If you sue, you are suing his parents. No reason to assume this will get back to the boy who kicked your son. You can't punish someone else's son. It sounds like you are an overprotective mother.
2006-09-17 00:49:45 · answer #9 · answered by ponytail75 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If my kid had to have 8 stiches because of this idiot kicked him in the chest, I would have their a@@ in a ringer. You should file assult charges and sue them for medical expences. This is baseball anyways, why in the hell or even how could be an accident to kick him in the chest. What happened to your kid is extreme! I doubt your kid enjoied it.
2006-09-17 00:47:06 · answer #10 · answered by l2wh 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Its part of the game. If it was intentional or not, you knew there was a chance of being hurt. It will make your boy a safer player. Sorry, thats my opinion
2006-09-17 00:44:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋