Two Teen Charged in Assault of 11-year-old Girl

A mother with her 11-year-old daughter flagged down a police officer after an incident over concert souvenirs. The mother and daughter were walking down a Chicago street around 9:00 at night when they were reportedly attacked. The pair was carrying beach balls from the Lollapalooza music festival when they were approached by two young men. The men, both 19 years old, came up to the girl and her mother and demanded the balls. When they refused to hand them over, one of the teens threatened them verbally and then the other allegedly punched the little girl in the stomach. The two teens then ran off with the souvenir beach balls. The 11-year-old's mother was able to get the attention of an officer in a police cruiser and the suspects were promptly located and taken into custody. Don't hesitate to speak with a criminal defense lawyer as soon as you have been arrested or charged with any crime.

Teens Could Receive Serious Punishment for Assault and Battery Charges

The two adult teens were arrested and charged with several crimes which could have serious penalties if a conviction is obtained. The man that verbally threatened the girl and her mother was charged with misdemeanor assault while the second teen was charged with intoxication by a minor, misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor battery. Both individuals could receive jail time, expensive fines, community service and other punishment.

Have you been arrested for a crime in Chicago?

No matter what crime you have been charged with—misdemeanor or felony—it is critical that you have a defense attorney fighting for you right away. Illinois has the highest assault and battery conviction rate in the country and prosecutors will be working hard to get that conviction. Contact us at the Law Offices of Mitch Furman & Associates immediately to find out what a dedicated lawyer with us may be able to do for you. Assault and/or battery charges can have severe penalties, especially when the alleged incident involves a child victim. A criminal defense lawyer on our skilled legal team has successfully defended clients in cases involving assault and battery against a child, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, assault charges involving a deadly weapon, domestic assault, sexual assault and/or battery and others. You deserve to have someone in your corner protecting your rights and we may be able to help.