Q: can someone filed charges of threatening to my son 17 years old ?
My son was giving word back to someone who was saying fight me then he called the police and told them that my son threatened him I was there and explained to them the situation but the police still gave us case number of threats! What will happen next?
A:
If he is 17 then he is considered an adult for the purpose of CRIMINAL LAW in Texas. He will probably be charged with either Assault By Threat or Disorderly Conduct. Both are class C misdemeanors with a maximum fine of $500. He will probably receive a court date. If he fails to appear then he will be charged with another crime and an arrest warrant will be issued.
As a parent, you should make sure he shows up so he doesn't get burdened wit ha a criminal history when he is just starting out in life. Ideally, you should hire a criminal defense attorney to fight the charges and also enroll your son in an Anger Management course. This will cost more than taking a plea and paying the fine, but it will be worth it in the long run to preserve his clean criminal history. If your son is accepted into a deferral program, it would not be inappropriate for you as the parent to exert influence on him to ensure that he completes the program requirements and earns a dismissal.
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