My nephew was arrested yesterday after a guy punched him in the back of the head, rendering him unconsious and continued to beat him. This happened in my nephews yard .The guy said that my nephew had "come out of" his homeboys house. The police arrested my nephew on suspicion and let the other guy go. No charges have been filed, but he is apparently being held for the 72 hour time limit. The guy also hit my niece, and the police told her she could not file charges, and they were not concerned with the assault on my nephew. My big question is, how can someone come onto your property and beat the crud out of you and not be held liable for his actions when he admitted to it and the guy that was assaulted go to jail on suspicion. It's my understanding the assault is illegal, no matter the circumstances.
2007-05-17 12:08:30 · 5 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
you dont file charges, the DA does that on behalf of the people. All you can do is go to the police and file a police report indicating what happened and that you want something to be done. As far as whether something is done, thats entirely up to the DA.
You can file suit as an individual in tort, but you would have to hire a private attorney to do this, and you would only get damages ($$), not a criminal judgment, since only the government can prosecute.
2007-05-17 12:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by brad p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has the right to file assult charges with the D.A. Office.
2007-05-17 12:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you black..if so call Al Sharpton..and I am not kidding..the police dont give a damn and they might be friends of the other guy..I am getting rail roaded by the system because the pig is friends with the scum that press charges against me..its the system..call some one..and complain..there is a reason why are called pigs...
2007-05-17 12:14:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Two suggestions - Tell your story to a TV reporter. And get a lawyer!
2007-05-17 12:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sue them in civil court for damages if the police won;t cooperate.
2007-05-17 12:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by Legandivori 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋