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Indianapolis Criminal Defense 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Many parents view their own kid\u2019s bad behavior as a way of them letting off steam, or even the result of them being thrown into socially and emotionally-charged environments or situations (i.e. school, divorce, death in the family, relocating, health conditions, etc.). But sometimes, a child\u2019s actions cross the line from \u201ctypical\u201d to criminal. So what happens when a child goes too far and knowingly commits a crime? Are the parents ultimately responsible for the damages caused by their child\u2019s actions? Could the crimes of their children been prevented with timely parental intervention or supervision? Continue reading to learn the answers to these questions and more.<\/p>\n
Up to 18 Years of Age<\/h1>\n
For children up to 18 years of age, parents can absolutely be held liable for any negligent, intentional, or criminal acts carried out by them. This is colloquially referred to as \u201cparental liability\u201d and falls into two categories: Civil parental responsibility and criminal parental responsibility. For the sake of this blog, we will take a closer look at criminal parental responsibility. <\/p>\n
Civil liability would encompass property damages, personal injuries, slander, and other types of civil wrongdoings. It is possible for a person to commit a civil wrong-doing and a crime in one isolated act, such as putting lit fireworks in a mailbox. Not only is the mailbox destroyed and compensation can be recover for that loss, but blowing up a mailbox is also vandalism, which is illegal. <\/p>\n
Criminal Parental Responsibility<\/h2>\n
Criminal parental liability holds parents criminally responsible for any crimes committed by their underage children, including allowing them access to a firearm and internet crimes. The laws surrounding criminal parental liability laws varies from state to state so it is important to discuss your city\u2019s regulations on child\/parent liability with a criminal attorney. Parents can be charged and sentenced, as well as, forced to pay restitution for property damages and compensation for injuries.<\/p>\n
Indiana Criminal Defense<\/h2>\n
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David E. Lewis Attorney at Law 317-636-7514<\/p><\/div>Call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at 317-636-7514 to discuss your recent criminal charges<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our law firm offers free initial consultations for those charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime, including minors. We work around the clock to build a strong and impactful defense against your criminal allegations. Call 317-636-7514 to speak with a licensed criminal defense attorney<\/strong> in Indianapolis you can trust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many parents view their own kid\u2019s bad behavior as a way of them letting off steam, or even the result of them being thrown into socially and emotionally-charged environments or situations (i.e. school, divorce, death in the family, relocating, health … Continue reading