Criminal Law, 2018 Bar — Question XVIII-b

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Mrs. Robinson is a teacher at an elementary school. In one of her classes, she found, to her consternation, that an 8-year-old Richard was always the cause of distraction, as he was fond of bullying classmates smaller in size than him. One morning, Reymart, a 7-year-old pupil, cried loudly and complained to Mrs. Robinson that Richard had boxed him on the ear. Confronted by Mrs. Robinson about Reymart's accusation, Richard sheepishly admitted the same. Because of this, Mrs. Robinson ordered Richard to lie face down on a desk during class. After Richard obliged, Mrs. Robinson hit him ten (10) times on the legs with a ruler and pinched his ears. Richard ran home and reported to his mother what he had suffered at the hands of Mrs. Robinson. When Richard's parents went to Mrs. Robinson to complain, she interposed the defense that she merely performed her duty as a teacher to discipline erring pupils. Richard's parents ask your advice on what actions can be instituted against Mrs. Robinson for acts committed on their minor child. (b) May Mrs. Robinson be charged with child abuse AND slight physical injuries? (2.5%)

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