If an adult and a minor get in a dispute, and it turns physical, can the minor be charged with assault?
2006-10-31 08:00:32 · 5 answers · asked by Aaron 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A minor is capable of committing assault and may be charged for it.
Viakin's answer saying it depends on who starts it is not necessarily true. Even if somebody hits you and you hit them back, you may still be charged with assault. You are only allowed to react in genuine self defence, with proportional force.
2006-11-02 01:17:04 · answer #1 · answered by London Aussie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
assault is based on who hit first. But one would hope that an "adult" would be able to better control the situation.
2006-10-31 16:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by Viakin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-10-31 16:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on whos at fault
2006-10-31 16:05:19 · answer #4 · answered by daisymayNY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can
2006-10-31 16:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋