Can I file charges against my own child?

aitutaki98

If you have already turned him in, and he was charged with aggravated burg for breaking into the homes and stealing the guns then no you can't. That would be double jeopardy. This is assuming of course that the police already know about the guns in your house and that the guns were given back to the police. If you found the guns after he was charged with the burg then you could call the police back and let them know that you found them. He could be charged with possession of stolen firearms.

BTW, the state presses or pursues charges against an individual you can't. You can request to have him charged, but it is up to the state to determine if there is enough evidence to charge him.

I admire you for what you are doing. Most parents wouldn't do this.

Leogirl0804

Yes you can, and the sooner the better. Junior needs to understand who the in charge adults are. Sounds like the boy needs a little boot camp to use up his excess energy in a more productive way.

The Prez.

I don't know about for bringing them into your home, but the owner of the guns could and probably should press charges! And there may also be local and state laws that were broken. But chances are he will also be charged with residential burglary, which is a felony, I'm not sure what kind of sentence he would get, every state law is different regarding Juvenal's.

mizz benz

OF COURSE!!
Get an attorney and take him to court!!!That's what my parents had to do when my sister went wild!!

Yes

cutie0529

Well! did you raise your 14 year old right, because when I was that age I would never think about bringing a gun into my parents house. Now after you press charges against him he might get mad at you and shoot you, because if he had them in his possesion it was because he was thinking about shooting somebody. That is what happen with you people when ye let your kids do whatever the hell they want, and they don't have any curfews, and no rules. good luck.

EXPO

I suggest you go down to the police station and have a chat with the Chief, or someone in charge. Let them know your level of concern and that you want to teach your son a lesson. They will probably be glad to work with you. For example, they could throw him in the "slammer" for a certain length of time, until you're ready to bail him out. Depending on how sensitive this young boy is, he could be pretty traumatized by this experience. That's where the advance talk with the police could help manage the situation.

You could proceed with charges, depending on how your discussion with the police goes, or possibly work something out to get him back home with a warning. Thing is, you could lose him to juvenile detention, depending on how he is processed, possible charges brought by the gun owners, priors, etc. Food for thought.

yes you can...contact your local police department...you need to do something...too many kids are using weapons as a way out these days...especially in the school environment...most parents feel that their child could never be the one to hurt or kill another person, but it happens everyday...address this situation before it is too late...

Strange question...

Yes, and I admire you for your willingness to consider it. Sounds like he is heading for some deep waters, and anything you can do to make him see it is to everyone's benefit. It won't be easy or fun. Good luck!

kori

I don't know but you better do something fast before he gets out of control!

send him to military school lol! ( wait he will know more about weapons...bad idea...)

physandchemteach

First contact a lawyer. He has endangered you and brought stolen goods into your home. Upon getting the lawyer's advice follow through and stand your ground. This has to stop before your son gets into worse trouble.

countrydreamer71

I am speaking from experience. I have a 13 year old son and he has his share of getting into trouble. Yes, there is something that you can do. I would contact your local law enforcement. Get them involved. If you just set back an do nothing then he will think he can continue. Put a stop to it now!

peter s

He will most likely be charged with more than just bringing guns into your home....burglary, grand theft, illegal possession of a firearm...etc...you may want to consult a lawyer and a family counselor.

safedialup

You may be opening a can of worms here.

1st, he will get a charge for possession of firearms.
2nd. He will get a charge for breaking and entering, and also another charge for theft.

I'd show him some tough love, and turn him in.

Pitchow!

Yes and you should. He'll just get increasingly worse as time goes on if you don't teach him a lesson now.

K_BIZ

No but the owners of those guns can. Turn them in immediately or you will be a accessory to the crime!!

InkyBob The Magnificent

Yes, and you definitely need to. He's going to escalate to worse things, and he needs to be taught a lesson before that happens.

Good luck. It's probably going to be hard for you.

some polisci major

Probably. You should consult an attorney. Your best bet is to turn him in to the police.

idontkno

yes you can

Quasimodo

Well.....I'd say no. I do think however that if the police are involved investigating the original complaint regarding the theft of the guns then he's in enough hot water already. You can however use discipline in your own household when it comes to this.
The down side is that either you or your husband will have to take time out from your schedules to accompany junior to court until the case is resolved. Of courtse burglary and illegal possession of firearms happens to each be a felony (one count for each home broken into and one count for each gun). not a good start for a 14 year old.
But just your questions shows that you're responsible parents. Good for you.

seeker100

You can and should. If he does something or those guns cause harm, YOU will be held accountable for it simply for knowing about them, Call 911 NOW!

Lisa M

Each state is different.But most you have to go to a judge and you can have them committed some where for a while.I would talk to the police maybe they can help you.I would definitely do something.Good Luck!

The J Man

hey psycho bit*h, calm down, take a second and think about what your doing. Get so control of your kid w/o violence. The stupid actions of a VERY hormonal middle schooler - possession goes on his record - jesus you people are f*ckin up this country

Jerry H

If your son is performing actions like these under your nose, then you are not a controlling factor in his life as every parent should be.

He has committed serious crimes including Breaking and Entering, Burglary, Grand Larceny (depending of the value of the guns).

Jail time isn't going to help him. Help him understand the seriousness of his crimes, and have him confess, appologize, and hand over the guns to the gun owners.

It should be up to the gun owners to press charges.

sharon B

1st i think you should sit and talk to your son
what on earth is going on his life for him to be stealing and robbing guns
call the police
i don't no if you have told him you found them but it sounds like he needs help and fast
i wont put your son down as youth of today get pressures in all sort of ways
and maybe he was pushed into this
i prey that things sort them self's out as a mother i do no what sons can get in to as Ive had a son in prison my self
my thoughts are with you
respect
shaz

cbmaclean

Think twice before you want to totally alienate him...get some councelling...dragging him throught the justice system is no guarantee of a cure...if he had stolen something less dangerous, would you still want to report him?

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yes u can

alex p

no you can't but you can ask a lawer

nonconformiststraightguy

Don't rush into it.
Try to obtain advice from a councilor.
You should be mad , but he obviously need help , and don't anything that you may regret later

Lake Lover

You did the right thing you have an obligation to protect your other children. I hope everything works out for you.

ovrwrkdlawyr

You wouldn't actually be pressing charges since you weren't the victim of a crime. But you should definitely call the police and consent to a search of your home so that they can recover the weapons and whatever other contraband he is hiding.

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