Can a 16 year old be charged for innapropriate touching?

[sahmnh]

My 16 year old son was goofing around with his 14 year old (15 this month) "girlfriend". They were poking/tickling each other, running around the room. He then grabbed her butt, and she asked him to stop. He did it one more time and then stopped. I understand that he should have stopped when she said to, and the school has been involved, and a suspension, conselling and community service is likely from what the principal has told me, which I understand. However, If the girl's parents decide to, can he be charged with anything? We're in NH. Thanks

 

[Antigone*]

My 16 year old son was goofing around with his 14 year old (15 this month) "girlfriend". They were poking/tickling each other, running around the room. He then grabbed her butt, and she asked him to stop. He did it one more time and then stopped. I understand that he should have stopped when she said to, and the school has been involved, and a suspension, conselling and community service is likely from what the principal has told me, which I understand. However, If the girl's parents decide to, can he be charged with anything? We're in NH. Thanks

If the police do come speak to him, make sure he says nothing without an attorney present.

 

[sahmnh]

I can't afford an attourney, but I appreciate the advice.

 

[Ohiogal]

I can't afford an attourney, but I appreciate the advice.

Yes it is possible for him to be charged with a sex offense.

 

[stealth2]

Did he miss the day in kindergarten when they taught the kids to keep their hands to themselves?

 

[You Are Guilty]

I can't afford an attourney, but I appreciate the advice.

You don't have to pay an attorney to tell your son, "DO NOT, under any circumstances, speak to the police about this. If the police ask you anything about it, politely tell them 'I am not answering any questions'. If they arrest you, the only thing you are to say is 'I am not answering any questions and I want a lawyer.'"

 

[CdwJava]

Where did this happen? I assume it happened at school, correct?

Has anyone talked about calling the police? Is the girl angry about the incident?

It seems that concerns about the police may be a little premature. Could there be a little more to this story that you have not been told or are not sharing with us?