Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Close friend of mine went to police station (San Bernardino County, CA) to file an Assault & Battery against a family member who tried to "bash the back of her head" in with a firewood log (it hit her arm instead, cause she turned around just in time to avoid the direct hit) and police (although they took a report) said, theirs nothing they can do about it, why? Should she have asked for a detective instead? or gone to the local court house and filed with the prosecutors office? I think there should have been an arrest made? what options does she have?


Asked on 4/26/10, 6:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

There's never any way to predict what the police will or won't do. She could sue the guy or file for a restraining order (plus custody and child support if applicable). She could contact a local domestic abuse victims' resource if there is one in her locality.

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Answered on 5/01/10, 10:42 pm


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