Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

a female, child (8 years old) hit my child (age 5 years old) in the mouth with a closed fist. My daughter first pushed the child because the child was bullying my daughter on the playground.

My daughter pushed her, and this child pushed and hit my daughter with a closed fist. I want to file charges on this child and or parents. Do I have a case?


Asked on 8/13/10, 9:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

If you file criminal charges, you are at the mercy of the police. They can refuse to take the charges; take the charges, and fail to follow up; or file the charges, and then dismiss the case.

Sue these people for money damages in civil court.

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Answered on 8/19/10, 7:10 pm


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