Will DS be charged? I can't believe this happened

[CrazyLady]

I'm pretty sure that is a clear cut self-defense situation. I highly doubt he'll be charged. The guy that assisted him could possibly be charged but I think it'd be minimal. Hopefully Leesa (? sorry if wrong name) will pop in and clarify it

[~Kim~]

Not a hope in hell Dianne. Glad he's OK.

The only time the law allows police to press charges with a 'victim' (so a signed statement or video statement) is on the behalf of a deceased, a child or in a DV situation.
Any good policeman will take the drunk idiot home to dry out.

[diannescruffy]

Thank you all for your reassurance, I didn't get to thank the man who helped DS pin this man down, hopefully he is a local and will be there again. DS said he wouldn't have been able to hold him down on his own and it's sad because there were others there but obviously didn't want to get involved.

Regards,
Dianne

[UsPlus2]

wow what a remarkable son you have. Too have kept his cool like that and to defuse such a scary situation with a clear mind. Kudos to him (and to you for raising such a great young man). There isnt a hope in hell that he will be charged, there was no excessive force used, if anything dont be surprised if the police ask if your DS wants to press charges for assult. Huge hugs to you and to your DS, what a scary night.