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