{"id":1566,"date":"2022-12-26T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/?p=1566"},"modified":"2023-09-07T13:57:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T13:57:13","slug":"what-could-your-child-be-charged-with-after-a-school-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/2022\/12\/26\/what-could-your-child-be-charged-with-after-a-school-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"What Could Your Child Be Charged With After a School Fight?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your child gets arrested after a school fight, you&#8217;re probably worried about what happens next. What could they be charged with, and what are the possible long-term consequences? While the answers depend on the circumstances of each case, we can summarize the most common charges.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Charges\"><\/span><strong>Common Charges <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/2022\/12\/26\/what-could-your-child-be-charged-with-after-a-school-fight\/#Common_Charges\" title=\"Common Charges \">Common Charges <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/2022\/12\/26\/what-could-your-child-be-charged-with-after-a-school-fight\/#Other_Charges\" title=\"Other Charges\">Other Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/2022\/12\/26\/what-could-your-child-be-charged-with-after-a-school-fight\/#Consequences_of_Juvenile_Offenses\" title=\"Consequences of Juvenile Offenses\">Consequences of Juvenile Offenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/2022\/12\/26\/what-could-your-child-be-charged-with-after-a-school-fight\/#Hire_an_Experienced_Juvenile_Defense_Attorney_in_Indiana\" title=\"Hire an Experienced Juvenile Defense Attorney in Indiana\">Hire an Experienced Juvenile Defense Attorney in Indiana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In Indiana, children under 18 can be charged with the same crimes as adults. There are, however, two key differences in how <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/practice-areas\/juvenile-law\/\">juvenile crimes<\/a> are handled.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children rarely go through the adult criminal courts unless the charge is particularly serious.<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s a greater emphasis placed on rehabilitation and helping them learn from their mistakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most common charges juveniles may face after a school fight are assault and battery.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assault:<\/strong> Although typically confused with battery, assault refers to the threat of violence or threatening to harm another person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery:<\/strong> Under <a href=\"http:\/\/iga.in.gov\/legislative\/laws\/2017\/ic\/titles\/035#35-45\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indiana Code 35-45-2-1<\/a>, battery means intentionally or knowingly touching someone in a &#8220;rude, insolent, or angry manner.&#8221; This includes actions like spitting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exact charge varies depending on the severity of the injuries inflicted and the circumstances surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Charges\"><\/span><strong>Other Charges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Depending on the allegations, your child may be charged with other offenses, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>disorderly conduct<\/li>\n<li>harassment<\/li>\n<li>intimidation<\/li>\n<li>resisting arrest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some charges, such as aggravated assault and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/practice-areas\/battery\/\">aggravated battery<\/a>, could result in more serious consequences as your child may be tried as an adult. A criminal defense attorney can evaluate your case and explain what to expect.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Juvenile_Offenses\"><\/span><strong>Consequences of Juvenile Offenses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A charge is not the same as a conviction, and it&#8217;s on the prosecution to prove the allegations against your child. However, the penalties for juvenile offenses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>community service<\/li>\n<li>detention in a juvenile detention center<\/li>\n<li>probation<\/li>\n<li>restitution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your child may also be suspended or expelled from school, negatively impacting their prospects. A criminal defense attorney will aim to mitigate the long-term impact of any juvenile offenses on your child.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_an_Experienced_Juvenile_Defense_Attorney_in_Indiana\"><\/span><strong>Hire an Experienced Juvenile Defense Attorney in Indiana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>At Razumich &amp; Associates, we understand how stressful it is to find legal representation for your child. Our experienced juvenile defense attorneys will do everything possible to protect their future. Contact us now at (317) 449-8661 or <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyersreadytofight.com\/contact-us\/\">reach us online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your child gets arrested after a school fight, you&#8217;re probably worried about what happens next. What could they be charged with, and what are the possible long-term consequences? While the answers depend on the circumstances of each case, we can summarize the most common charges. 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