Philadelphia, PA asked in Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for Pennsylvania

Q: How is my 13 year old expected to pay a citation ?

My 13 year old son was issued a citation for harrassment after hitting his mother in the arm with an outside trashcan, as self defense, after she repeatedly smacked him in the face up to 6-7 times, how is he expected to come up with $300, and can I fight it

1 Lawyer Answer
Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
Answered

A: First question, with cash, preferably obtained from his mother. Second question, no, but HE can fight it, and if you are a parent with custody , you have to be there to do so.

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