Santa Ana, CA asked in Criminal Law for California

Q: is there any penalty for recording and distributing a minor getting beat up by another minor?

My child was attacked by another student from school and struck in the head, meanwhile another student not only recorded it but distributed it to several students from their high school as well as another school. is there any recourse for either or both?

Related Topics:
1 Lawyer Answer
Alexander Bakhache Perez
Alexander Bakhache Perez
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fullerton, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes you should consult with an attorney regarding this case, it would also depend on the damages/ injuries.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.