Yes, but that doesn't mean that the local district attorney has to drop the case. Once it's filed, it's the district attorney that decides.
false charges
Harassment over computer has different charges. in all states it can be a year in jain or probation / restraining orders.
no, unless you report something that conters the reason you got charges (if they are even related)Added: The police do not have the power to drop charges against you. Only the prosecutors office can do that.
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Police department
Your local PD.
You need to report harassment to a counselor, a trusted teacher or other adult. Pressing charges is probably the last resort.
Nationally there are few charges, about one per 25,000 workers. 11% of sex discrimination/harassment charges are filed by men. After investigation, only about 7% of charges are found to violate the law. Almost all charges are dismissed.
You have to prove when,were,why it happened.Tell the police what carrier the harassing text messages are on.
Yes, if they have proven it tho...
The statutory cases can drop if there is no sufficient evidence for the prosecution to support the case. They can also drop if the accuser withdraws and opts for an out of court settlement.
Proving harassment can be very difficult. It depends on the frequency of the behavior. For instance, stalking is two or more unwanted encounters with the person. Threatening letters, emails constitute harassment, too.