Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nebraska

Playground dispute gone crazy

Could an accusation of mild hair-pulling between children (12 and 9 years old) whether substantiated or not be classified as an assault resulting in arrest/charges?


Asked on 5/22/07, 4:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Duke Drouillard Drouillard Law, LLC

Re: Playground dispute gone crazy

Hair pulling is assault, regardless of whether mild or severe. Charges may be brought with sufficient evidence or testimony. Juvenile court would have jurisdiction to hear the complaint.

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Answered on 5/22/07, 5:17 pm


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