還以為法官是你家親戚。美國各個州處理不一樣的，你有幸在NJ占了便宜。你的經曆別州不一定管用。

New Jersey: Parents may be liable for a child’s acts, but only for damage to railroads, public utilities, or school property. In those instances a parent’s financial responsibility is capped at $5,000.

www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/parental-responsibility-laws-personal-injury.html