What to do if my son pulled a prank and is now facing assault charges?
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What to do if my son pulled a prank and is now facing assault charges?
My 18 year old son pulled a stupid prank at school by pulling the down the pants of a fellow student exposing his butt. Unknowingly some other students videotaped it and put the event on You Tube. The police were called and simple assault charges werefiled on my son. What should he do? Do we need to speak to a criminal law attorney? In Genesse County, MI.
Asked on May 11, 2011 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, your son does need a criminal defense attorney. Anyone does, any time they face charges.
Whether you call it a prank or not, or no matter how it was intended, your son's act meets the definition of assault; therefore, this needs to be taken very seriously, especially as your son is over 18. If he otherwise has a clean record, it may be possible that the case will be dismissed, or at least reduced to a lower-yet charge (maybe a disorderly persons violation) with minimal punishment. Experienced defense counsel will know the best way to approach this matter and to frame it to the authorities, so as to come out to this outcome. Good luck.
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