Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

assualt and autism

my 20 year old autistic son attempted to stab his bus driver with a steak knife from home. the police 'pink slipped' him to a local hospital. this happened yesterday

afternoon. we do not have guardianship of him. no one was hurt. what happens next. what do we need to do?


Asked on 3/05/09, 2:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bill Hanner Hanner Law Office

Re: assualt and autism

It's hard to say what might happen next. Under ordinary circumstances, he would probably be charged with felonious assault, but given his condition I would hope that wouldn't happen. You really need to talk to a lawyer to begin a dialog with the police and the prosecutor. Maybe I could help. I'm located nearby, in North Canton.

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Answered on 3/06/09, 5:47 am


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