Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Louisiana

If someone assault you in there home can you press charges against them? my nephew was caught having sex with a 13 year old minor and he is 17. The mother walked in and faught my nephew which his face was swollen. Please answer this question because my sister is already sick with a brain tumor and she is really feeling bad. Could you call me at 2254565015. My name is Shirley. The mother press charges against him this is his first time getting in trouble with the law so what can we do?


Asked on 12/31/09, 1:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

What the mother of that child did MAY technically be considered assault, but I don't think there is a Judge in the world that would convict her for hitting a 17 year-old that was committing statutory rape on her child. Moreover, she would have an excellent defense, which is that she was defending her child from a sexual predator. Your nephew made a very bad mistake and he will likely have to pay for that mistake for a very long time. If he is convicted, he will be considered a sex offender and he will have to register as one possibly for the rest of his life. He needs to find an excellent criminal lawyer instead of worrying about the bruise on his cheek.

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Answered on 1/13/10, 11:17 am


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