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Can I file a lawsuit against the owner of a business where I was sexually assaulted?

I was sexually assulted (forceable touching) by an employee of my local Mobile Mart. Can I bring a lawsuit against the owner? I do know I need to file criminal charges against the employee of the store as well.

03/28/2007 | Category » Assault  State » NY  #2287
Can a spouse file domestic charges against a husband for a sexual assault?

Can a spouse file domestic charges against a husband for a sexual assault that happened in another state 6 months to a year ago?

03/30/2007 | Category » Assault  State » CO  #2367
Is it illegal to allow two teenagers to fight fair and square to squash an agrument?

I was wondering if it against the wall to permit two teenageers to fight? One on one fair fight no weapons, 60 seconds. then to sqash it.

04/04/2007 | Category » Assault  State » CA  #2637
What is the law regarding assault on people in wheelchairs?

What is the law regarding assault on people in wheelchairs?

05/02/2007 | Category » Assault  State » GA  #3587
What punishment would you receive for third degree felony assault in Texas?

For a 3rd degree felony assault, will you be sent to state or federal prison and what length of time follows?

05/11/2007 | Category » Assault  State » TX  #4508
Does Tennessee have an anti-bullying law?

Does the state of Tennessee have an anti-bullying law? The reason for my question is that a 12 year old middle school boy has been harassing my 8 year old granddaughter on the school bus. My granddaughter asked the bus driver to assign her to a different seat because of this, b...

05/17/2007 | Category » Assault  State » TN  #5036
At what age is the rape of a child pedophilia and at what age does it become statutory rape?

At what age is the rape of a child pedophilia and at what age does it become statutory rape? Each state varies, I'm concerned about an event in California even though I live in Utah.

06/05/2007 | Category » Assault  State » CA  #6187
What exactly does attempt to commit sexual battery mean?

What exactly does "attempt to commit sexual battery" mean? What are the punishments for it? How long does someone have to register on the sex offenders list for this charge? Can it be considered a misdemeanor?

07/13/2007 | Category » Assault  State » TN  #7157
Is it possible to prove an assault was committed even if you can't see any bruises?

Is it possible to prove an assault was committed even if you can't see any bruises? Could it be possible to find something with an x-ray to prove an assault was committed?

11/02/2007 | Category » Assault  State » PA  #11493
What type of assult is it is someone tries to hit you with something in their hand?

If one attempts to hit and fight you and has something (unidentifiable) in their hand and has to be forcefully restrained to not attack you physically and is using "fighting words" is this attempted battery or a threatened battery type of assault or assault? or what is this offen...

11/05/2007 | Category » Assault  State » TX  #11648
What is the differance between indecent assult and aggravated indecent assult?

What is the differance between indecent assult and aggravated indecent assult?

11/06/2007 | Category » Assault  State » PA  #11719
Can self defense be used to justify an assault?

If you are invited into someones home and while your there a person is confronted on a burglary he did and retaleates by pulling a gun, in turn my boyfriend hits him in the head with a flashlight out of fear of my life. What kind of grounds can he base his self defense on when th...

11/15/2007 | Category » Assault  State » AZ  #12319
What is considered simple assault in the state of Washington?

I have a 4th degree assault 9a.36.041 a gross misdemeanor,does Washington state law consider this a "simple assault? Also does this go off your record after 5 years?

11/17/2007 | Category » Assault  State » WA  #12450
What is the sentencing for assault?

A women 31 years younger than my father has cleaned out my father's banking account. She comes to see my father on the first of the month to take his retirement money. My father is 76 years old and the woman is 45 years old. The women attacked me because I told her that my fath...

02/27/2009 | Category » Assault  State » NJ  #15384
What is the penalty for simple assault in New Jersey?

I was arrested for simple assault. I have no prior records and never been arrested before. It's the state vs. myself. Whats the worst penalty in New Jersey that I can receive?

03/20/2009 | Category » Assault  State » NJ  #15704
What should I Do After Being Assaulted at Work?

I work in North Carolina but reside in South Carolina. I was assaulted at work by my manager and have reported it to Human Resources of the company yet nothing has been done to rectify the situation. What are my options at this point?

06/24/2009 | Category » Assault  State » SC  #17162
Is Verbal Abuse Considered a Form of Assault?

Is it a crime to verbally assault another person? I believe there to be physical assault as well as verbal assault. Physically assaulting someone is a crime. Is verbally assaulting someone also a crime? If I am verbally assaulted can I beat the hell out of the person assaul...

12/13/2010 | Category » Assault  State » WA  #23815
What is the Statute of Limitations for Assault in Virginia?

My brother-in-law drank too much during a visit to my home and threatened to physically beat me up. After I retired to my bedroom, he followed me after I had fallen asleep and poured scalding liquid on my private parts, causing second degree burns and visits to the doctor who pr...

03/22/2011 | Category » Assault  State » VA  #24460