What will happen to my friend?
Ok, I am a 19 year old boy, and my friend, he is 20 and he has special needs (social and emotional issues), and he did not understand the consquences of what he did, and did not understand what he did was wrong. He punched a college administrator, and also lied on government forms, etc. (State: NY) His parents are defending him on this (he is special needs), as they will not have him sent to jail (he is special needs). Will they understand, that he cannot handle jail, and what will they do, like community service or house arrest w/ parents to supervise? I am so worried for my friend. Please explain and let me know.
2007-08-31 15:58:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
He had better get an attorney, you are sitting duck in court without one, he should at least have a public defender, and better have some paperwork confirming he has special needs, it needs to be documented.
2007-08-31 16:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by Tommy H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If his "special needs" have documentation from the medical community, it is likely they will be taken into account. Also, most people wouldn't do any jail time over punching someone on a first offense anyway. They would likely be ordered to reimburse the person for any medical bills incurred from the punch, and maybe do some probation or a similar program - and probably an anger management program. I don't know about the lying on government forms thing though. At any rate, only a NY licensed attorney can tell you for sure. With his condition, he may qualify for legal aid of some sort.
2007-08-31 16:12:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything should be taken into consideration. If this is his first offense, then I would imagine that he will receive probation under his parents supervision. However I would strongly recommend his parents obtaining an attorney for him if they haven't already as his age is that of a legal adult. The fact that he has special needs should be presented to the court (or the prosecutors office) by an attorney. In rare cases, something like this can be handled between the attorney and prosecutor, allowing the defendant to skip the court procedures altogether.
2007-08-31 16:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by pappysgotitgoinon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the jude.. not a bunch of crazies on the internet. One person could tell you nothing would happen, and another may say life in prison. How the hell are we supposed to know?
2007-08-31 16:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
""Special needs." Really? Or just a cop out?
2007-08-31 16:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, do ask the judge
2007-08-31 16:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by αmy ♫♪ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋