An innocent man who is mentally challenged was attacked by a bunch of teenagers in Germantown, Philadelphia. This news started making headlines soon after it was reported. The smile on the victim’s face made it all the more disturbing and unable to comprehend the mindless act of violence. Unfortunately, the teens disappeared soon after, and the police have started a hunt to catch them.

Well, this is not a one-off incident. There are many restless teens growing up without any restraints now. Few of them think of the consequences that are sure to befall them after being held for abusing helpless individuals. The law is particularly strict about it and can incarcerate them if their offense is proved without a doubt.

Sadly, an individual who happens to be mentally challenged is not aware of the need to report the incident to the law. Instead, they go on leading their lives as before only to be assaulted yet again by individuals who get a kick out of abusing them. It is essential to take up the cudgels on behalf of the helpless individual.  Remember that doing your part will not make the law enforcement brigade suspect you but they are bound to pursue it to keep the citizens protected well and truly.

Being ignorant of the law is no excuse either! All you need to do is to get in touch with a professional personal injury lawyer and cite the details. He/she will be the best person to guide you about the process after that. It would also be advisable to obtain information by contacting the ‘Adult Protective Service’ center in your State.

No one should be a victim of physical abuse more so people who are mentally challenged, for no fault of theirs.  Abuse can take any form including holding a person against his will and causing pain and suffering including broken bones, brain injuries, and other body damages. Hitting or punching an innocent person who cannot retaliate is considered to be one of the gravest criminal abuses, and the law will not allow the offenders to be spared. However, most teenage boys as well as girls are treated as juvenile delinquents and are not penalized heavily.

It is advisable to remain informed and share the inputs with both your lawyer as well as the law enforcement officials.

However, you also need to check the right process for reporting a criminal acts injury since it varies from state to state. While a few states permit reporting such incidents, online others will only take cognizance of the matter when it is communicated over the phone or in person.

It would help you greatly to have all the details about the abuse at your fingertips. Make sure to get the name as well as the address of the victim along with any other details that can be relevant to pursue the case.

Do not forget to inquire whether the other eyewitnesses would be willing to help you to report the matter. It might be necessary to appeal to their good senses before justice prevails.

Make sure to report the matter to the right agency though. Sure, the law enforcement authorities will be able to guide you here as will the personal injury attorney engaged by you.

Sadly, you may find the matter in court as none of the teenage kids would be willing to accept the onus. Their parents are sure to avoid paying out the compensation that a helpless, mentally challenged individual is entitled to receive as well.

The jury, as well as the judge, is lenient with young individuals who have not yet turned 18. The punitive process is usually confined to:

-Confinement at home, i.e., house arrest

-Placing the delinquent in a foster home or with a guardian other than the parents for instilling the right values

-Detention in a facility for a short term and then kept on probation

-Teenagers with a history of perpetrating physical abuse are often sent to camps that happens to be  juvenile facilities where the offender is confined for months or even years

-The judge often warns the abuser and orders him to be counseled. He may also be asked to wear an electronic monitoring device at all times.

The Law Offices of Alvin F. de Levie & Associates can help if you have suffered from abuse. Alvin F. de Levie and his team have decades of experience fighting for the rights of traumatic violence or abuse victims. Contact our office today at (844) 777-2529 for a free initial consultation to discuss your case.