Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

is it a crime if a child 12 beats up another and uses he arm cast as a weapon. and the other child gets a concussion


Asked on 8/02/10, 3:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Yes and possibly a felony. Get a lawyer and say nothing until you do. Child could spend a 1 year in jail.

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Answered on 8/07/10, 3:23 pm
V. Iyer Iyer Law Office, L.L.C.

Yes. Only if the child is under 10 years will it be that such a child may not be charged. However, in Colorado the parents can be civilly responsible.

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Answered on 8/07/10, 3:23 pm


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