Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
assault
If a person claims to have been assaulted is a police officer allowed to witness the bruise and not require her to seek treatment and just arrest the person shes claims assaulted her.
Asked on 3/30/09, 3:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger
Law Office of Joel R. Salinger
Re: assault
Even if the officer witnessed the bruise, they are not allowed to require treatment. That is up to the victim.
Answered on 3/30/09, 4:45 pm
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