Q: Assault and Battery from a Juvenile
My son was beat up on our street by a school mate once they got off the bus. He didn't require Emergency Room care but came home bloody and scraped up. My son is 11 and his school mate is either 11 or 12. Can I press charges? This same child has thrown rocks at my son in the past and verbally gives him a hard time regularly so I feel like this is escalating and I want to send a clear message to them that his behavior is not OK.
A: Yes. I would suggest contacting the police immediately.
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