Q: Can my 15yr old daughter be arrested for self defense in someone's home against a 17 yr old boy?
All minors
Alcohol was involved although not everyone was drinking.
The 17 yr old boy charged at my daughter after he had already fought two other minors in the home. He was asked multiple times to leave but would not. He also threatened to kill them. He turned to my daughter and charged and in self defense she hit him with a bottle causing him to have to get 20 staples in his head. Today he is still messaging her and harassing her. Can she be charged with anything? How can I stop this and protect my child?
A: She most likely will not be charged but you should consider taking a juvenile complaint against the 17 yo to have the court order no contact with your daughter.
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