What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
The other night I was at home alone drinking. I don't drink very often so I'm not real used to it. Around midnight two friends came over to play on my PS3. Shortly after that a minor girl (age: 15) came over and I asked her to leave. I asked her repeatedly to leave, but she wouldn't. Finally, I forced her out the door, but she came right back in (no lock on my door) Several move times I forced her out the door, getting more forceful each time. The next morning I find I have assault charges filed against me as she sustained several minor injuries from me forcing her out. I guess what I need to know is do I need to worry about this? Is it legal in Texas to use force to remove a tresspasser from your house? It was not my intention to cause her injury, but only to make her leave. Of course being sober now I realize that there were dozens of better ways to handle the situation, but drinking impares judgement, which is why I chose to drink at home alone in the first place.
I went to the police as soon as I found out about the charges. They said they weren't sure what would happen but that they were fimiliar with the girl as she has been in constant trouble with the law. I have never been in trouble and have no criminal record. I don't want to end up with a record or in jail.
The other night I was at home alone drinking. I don't drink very often so I'm not real used to it. Around midnight two friends came over to play on my PS3. Shortly after that a minor girl (age: 15) came over and I asked her to leave. I asked her repeatedly to leave, but she wouldn't. Finally, I forced her out the door, but she came right back in (no lock on my door) Several move times I forced her out the door, getting more forceful each time. The next morning I find I have assault charges filed against me as she sustained several minor injuries from me forcing her out. I guess what I need to know is do I need to worry about this? Is it legal in Texas to use force to remove a tresspasser from your house? It was not my intention to cause her injury, but only to make her leave. Of course being sober now I realize that there were dozens of better ways to handle the situation, but drinking impares judgement, which is why I chose to drink at home alone in the first place.
I went to the police as soon as I found out about the charges. They said they weren't sure what would happen but that they were fimiliar with the girl as she has been in constant trouble with the law. I have never been in trouble and have no criminal record. I don't want to end up with a record or in jail.