Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

I gave an 18 year old girl a tattoo in my parents house. She signed a consent form saying that she wanted the tattoo. Her parents who she lives with got mad and are threatening to sue me. I don't have a license but in the state of pa you don't need one unless you own a tattoo shop. Can they actually have anything done about it.


Asked on 11/12/10, 2:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

If the daughter was legally an adult when she got the tattoo, then I don't see how her parents could sue you successfully. Parents ordinarily cannot sue on behalf of their grown children. The parents have suffered no harm that I can see, and the 18-year-old consented to your actions.

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Answered on 11/17/10, 3:05 pm
Cary Hall Law Offices of Cary B. Hall, L.L.C.

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. If she's 18, you're in the clear.

Cary B. Hall, Esquire

Law Offices of Cary B. Hall, L.L.C.

121 East Chestnut Street, Suite 205

Souderton, PA 18964

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Answered on 11/18/10, 5:51 am


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