physical abuse
Is it legal for a store owner to physically harm a teenager whom he suspects of taking something outside of the store?
Re: physical abuse
You don't give enough facts to say for sure, but the answer is probably NO. The teenager may have a civil suit against the store owner for any injuries suffered. The statute of limitations is generally 1 year but could be more depending on how old the teenager was. Please feel free to contact me if you need an attorney. This response is for informational purposes only and is not meant to convey legal advice as there is no attorney-client relationship.
