Bullying is THE  hot topic in Ohio and throughout the country.  The big movie right now, is Bully, a documentary,  out in theaters now about kids bullying each other.  The media shows many cases of bullying  and a lot of times, legal terms are used.

All across our country the discussion of bullying suggests that, especially with the popularity of social media, it’s even pushing kids and teenagers to commit suicide.  Leading families and schools to take it all very seriously.  In Kentucky, there is a case going so far as to request a restraining order in response to a child’s supposed offenses against her child.

In this case, the fourth grade child is supposedly being bullied.  The bully, her mother claims, is a classmate and he has has threatened her daughter on at least two occasions. One time, he allegedly pushed the child.  Another time, reportedly, it involved the same bully and a pair of scissors.

As all parents would be, the mother in this case is extremely worried about the safety of her child. She is frustrated that the school hasn’t done more to protect her daughter or correct the boy’s behavior. Her frustration has moved her to try another route: the law.

The mother has filed an affidavit, asking a judge to issue a restraining order against the boy whom she believes puts her daughter at risk of harm. A court date has been set for May.

This case and the incredible focus on bullying, in general,  divide the country.  Some firmly believe that bullying has gotten more serious in recent years.  Others, argue that kids will be kids, boys will be boys, and the girl deserved it. Bullying has always been around.  It comes down to the parents and schools to handle situations between children, not the courts.

The Bottom Line:  Due to the life-altering legal consequences that are involved if a child has been accused of bullying, it is always in their parents’ best interest to obtain the services of a criminal defense attorney who has the legal background and knowledge it takes to get through this.  I  can help you protect your rights. Put my mobile phone number into your phone:                                                (513) 260-2099