TrUcUlEnTkNiGhT Posted August 7, 2003 Posted August 7, 2003 I need some help here... as of last night i slapped my sister 1 time, this was the first time i ever slapped anyone in my whole life! now she says she wants to file charges against me and i wanna know whats the law on assault and battery, cuz thats whats she said she supposely going to do to me! This all happened from yrs of crap from trying to kill me to stealing m social security numbers from almost all my family members including me and trying to sell them, so she is screwing my future life to, and my mom has the guts to come into my house and talk with my sister like nothing ever was the matter?!?! I think my family has to damn brains what so ever, anyways I would like some help here, some advice!?!?
ZR440 Posted August 7, 2003 Posted August 7, 2003 Laws vary state to state, but if she presses charges, you might be hosed. If she pusues it, get a lawyer quick. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
Martial_Artist Posted August 7, 2003 Posted August 7, 2003 Domestic violence laws do vary state from state and for the most part deal primarily with significant others, i.e. spouse/live-in/boyfriend-girlfriend. There are also Federal Laws that deal with Domestic Violence. If the Police were called when you slapped her and a report made you're lucky you didn't go to jail. Since this doesn't seem the case, and if there isn't any evidence, it's your word against hers. I can't say for certainty what will happen because again, as ZR440 stated, laws vary from state to state. However, in any case if any charges are brought against you it will be wise to get a lawyer to protect your rights. You could unduly be arrested, stripped of certain rights, and your record permanently marred unless the proper legal steps are taken, and only a lawyer for that state can do so. "I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.Imagination is more important than knowledge.Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Einstein
monkeygirl Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 If you get arrested or charged, get a lawyer IMMEDIATELY, and refuse to talk to the cops until the lawyer arrives. That's the only advice I can give ya...may justice be served. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard.
Tibby Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 How old is your sister, and how old are you? What is this about killing you and stealing you SS? Two word, counter sue!
Cybren Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 If a FAMILY MEMBER was ever threatning to sue me, i'd kick them into submission. Slapping family is okay: it's a good way to bring someone to their senses Suing family? That's just disgraceful
Warp Spider Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 Well, I wasn't there, but as far as I can tell she has no proof, not even evidence, unless you smacked her hard and actually injured her. My personal recommendation would be to build a dungeon and lock her in it for the rest of her days, but I can understand that many would be opposed to that notion so I'd say get a lawyer if she really does press charges. Chances are she will be told by her own lawyer that unless there's some kind of injury or bruises she doesn't have a chance. Paladin - A holy beat down in the name of God!
ZR440 Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 If a FAMILY MEMBER was ever threatning to sue me, i'd kick them into submission. Slapping family is okay: it's a good way to bring someone to their senses Suing family? That's just disgraceful I could be wrong, but I think you'll be jailed and sued for performing what you indicate above. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
Tibby Posted August 8, 2003 Posted August 8, 2003 I think what Cybren means is hitting a family member is one think, but for flesh and blood to sue each other, it is a dishonor.
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