Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

My sister is 22 and pregnant. Her ex who is the father of the unborn child. Called her to come outside of her work. Where he was. When she came outside because she was expecting him. He hit her and then robbed her. Took $300 from her. There was no one who saw this but visible marks on her. A. What crime is it when someone hits or attacks a pregnat woman? B. Do you think messages from her phone putting him at the workplace and her marks enough to press charges. She is afraid of him so did not immediately act.


Asked on 6/18/14, 9:39 pm

2 Answer from Attorneys

Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

Yes , it is battery. She should go to the police and report it. They can decide what charges they will file .

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Answered on 6/26/14, 2:29 pm


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