Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Re: Cop says no charges can be filed...

The owner or renter of the property can go to the local judge and file a private criminal complaint. The only criminal act is criminal mischief for the whole in the door, and maybe disorderly conduct or harassment. There is no other criminal act. No assault because no one got hit or hurt. No trespass because when he went to the property he was allowed to go, it wasn't until after he was there that there was an issue. No terroristic threats because he didn't threaten anyone.

Why not talk to the kid with all parties in the room and tell the kid to put the trophy where ever he or she wants to put the trophy and that no one will ever get mad and he or she for choosing because everyone loves the kid. Don't make the kid feel bad. Kids hate it when mom and dad need to call the cops. Mom and dad sound like the children here. If i was the judge and I heard this, I would yell at both parents and order them to go to parenting classes or else I would hold them in contempt.

Re: Cop says no charges can be filed...

You have some options. We can file a private criminal complaint for you against this individual.

Re: Cop says no charges can be filed...

The only charge that I think may be supportable is criminal mischief and it is probably not in the best interests of anyone to pursue a private criminal complaint in this matter unless there is a history of violence.

This sounds like a situation that is ongoing probably with Family Court and custody. If anything, it is better to file a civil action with the local Magisterial District Judge for the costs of repairing the siding.