Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

My friend who is 18 was drunk at a concert and got into a fight with another drunk 18 year old. It started by them both pushing eachother then he knocked him out. Can the other person press charges on him?


Asked on 4/29/13, 4:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

They can both attempt to press charges and often it is first to file. Remember that the other person likely will tell a different story. Really kind of depends on the injuries on what the cops / DA's office would do.

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Answered on 4/30/13, 11:42 am


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