Why no arrest?

[shaken not stirred]

I had this posted under crime but no one has answered it. Most of the posts in the crime section seem to go unanswered, how come?

My 14 year old son, Jake and his girlfriend, Sandra were at the mall when three 17 year old teenagers started harassing the Sandra. My son quickly defended his girl and his girlfriend realized these kids were just looking for trouble and convinced Jake to walk away.
Later while waiting for the bus, these same boys saw the two of them and started in on them again. My son had got very mad and stepped off the curb and spit on one of these boys. The boy punched my son in the jaw, breaking his jaw. My son fell backwards, hit the curb with the back of his head. My son was rushed to the hospital and was in a coma for 3 days. He almost died.
The police have not arrested this boy because they say my son assaulted him first by spitting on him. I am clueless as to what to do. My ex-wife thinks we should leave it alone because she doesn't want them retaliating against our son. I want this punk behind bars. Are the cops just being lazy or is this true? Spitting an assault? They provoked the whole thing?
This happened in Spokane County, Washington

 

[Rakym75]

Simply, Yes & Yes....

The cops were being lazy. And, spitting on someone is also assulting them. However, you surely are within your right to press charges on the puncher; but, like your "ex" said, his family might want to also press charges. I think if you gauge the damages between the two cases, I'd think your charges would be a little more justified, know what I mean?
Also, there is a matter of civil action. The injury your son sustained may be cause for Tort Claims. Any way, always consult a professional attorney for advice. Good luck.

 

[shaken not stirred]

Thanks,
That is what I thought but you never know now days.
We are thinking about suing for our medical expenses.