There is no harm in trying. I have had clients like you all the time. I had one client who made public records of a City to try to prove I received...

This should have already been reported to the police

By this time you must have a lawyer. Consult your lawyer. Broward is a tough county

The fact that you needed to ask that question established ypu are ill equipped to do so If you mess up, you cannot k⁹argue ineffective...

He fled town? How would anyone on here know? Call the police yourself and ask

You should discuss with his attorney who will be able to evaluate.

Use the AVVO search feature I and other lawyers on here cannot read minds and tell you why

I agree. Amount of damages? You can represent yourself in court because you filing suit on behalf of your underage son

cops generally do not hunt out misdemeanants and will not break down doors to srrest them

It can be considered an aggravated assault