Missouri Assault Charges Explained

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well i’m actually here for my buddy shane
Hello Eli, I'm here to help. Could you please tell me what legal issue Shane is facing? Also, knowing the location would help me provide more accurate information.
we are in missouri
Hello Eli, thank you for providing the location. Could you please explain in detail what legal issue Shane is facing in Missouri? This will allow me to give you the most accurate information.
well basically shane and his mom and her husband have been arguing for a while because shane skipped school once, this led them to kick shane out and they kept a lot of his stuff. he’s been fighting to get his stuff back for a while and his mother told him to come get it and she won’t start anything or talk to him at all. shane went with his sister yesterday to go get his stuff and they came out talking shit, his step dad got in his face and was being disrespectful so shane slapped the cigarette out of his mouth, his step dad then slapped him and they ended up fighting. shane is * and his mom and stepdad are pressing charges
Based on the situation in Missouri:
- Shane, being *, is legally an adult.
- If charges are pressed, Shane could face assault charges.
- Property claims could be made for Shane's belongings.
- It's crucial to have a lawyer for the legal proceedings.
For specific advice, Shane should consult a lawyer.
well here’s the thing it was on his dads property
The location of the incident could influence the case. In Missouri:
- Trespassing laws may apply if Shane wasn't allowed on his dad's property.
- If his dad gave permission, it might affect the case differently.
- The assault charges still stand.
Shane should discuss these details with his lawyer.
well it’s his dads property and he isn’t pressing charges it’s his mom and step dad who are and they’re on his dads propert
Based on Missouri laws:
- If Shane's dad owns the property and gave permission, trespassing isn't applicable.
- Assault charges may apply regardless of whose property it happened on.
- Shane's dad not pressing charges doesn't absolve Shane from potential legal consequences.
Please consult a lawyer for personalized advice.
here’s the thing shane only slapped his cigarette out his step dad who is * pounds and way over * slapped him
In Missouri, even if Shane only slapped the cigarette:
- This could still be considered assault.
- The stepdad's response might also be seen as assault.
- Their differing sizes/ages do not necessarily affect this.
Again, Shane should seek legal counsel.