Q: My friend who is 17(male) was attacked physically by his 22 year old sister. What would happen legally?
They were yelling and she threw punches at him and his eye and neck are scratched up and bruised by her. He started to push her back out of defense.
A: Either or both parties can call the police. Pending an investigation either domestic violence or assault & battery charge would be the likely the charges. That said, the police are more likely not proceed with an arrest (esp. if the injuries are minor). Either party could also seek civil damages, but again the severity of the injuries will directly impact if a civil case exists (or is financially worth the cost of litigation).
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