Can a police officer press charges on a teenager?

Answer 1

Yes! If the teen and officer are fighting, the officer can protect themselves and those around them. First scenario: The teen strikes the officer first and then the officer reacts. In this scenario the teen has already commited a crime by attacking a police officer. And if the officer has no other choice, then he will resort to striking the teen. That is the whole point of them having clubs. Second scenario: The officer strikes the teen and the teen defends himself. In this scenario, the officer is breaking the law. Police are not allowed to strike a person unless they absolutely have to. Third scenario: Officer comes upon a teen beating on someone else. After trying to stop the fight by yelling, he will protect the other individual by pulling off the attacker, which may very well involve hitting them, as well as a variety of 'come along' holds.

Answer 2

Yes you can press charges agsinst a minor, but the real question is whether the minor can be found guilty or not. It all depends on the laws of the state where the crime occurred. Being a minor is looked at as a technicality that creates a presumption that the minor cannot form the criminal intent to commit the crime. This presumption can be overcome. In fact most, if not all, states could try a minor as an adult depending on the severity of the crime and the mental capacity of the minor. Some minors are sufficiently aware of the gravity of the offense that the presumption that they cannot form a criminal intent is overcome. On the other hand, some minors can be so young that that they are incapable of forming the appropriate criminal intent to be guilty of the crime charged, no matter how severe the crime. Sometimes, these minors will be charges with juvenile delinquency even if the act committed would be a crime if committed by an adult

Answer 3

If the teenager has broken the law. That's what the police are for - to stop people from being criminals.

Answer 4

No but your gaurddian can for you