Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Florida

Abuse

I am 17 years old and a 28 year old woman hit me,and in my defense I hit her back can I press charges on her?


Asked on 3/26/09, 5:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Abuse

Yes.

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Answered on 3/26/09, 10:49 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Abuse

Yes -- but so there is clarity here. There is no defense of "I was hit so I get to hit you back." It is possible that she could also bring a claim against you for having hit her.

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Answered on 3/27/09, 5:03 pm


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