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Do you have to have a persons name to press charges if you were assaulted with a weapon?
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∙ 12y ago
Individual citizens can NOT file or press, charges against ANYONE. The most they can do is REPORT to law enforcement the event and then law enforcement takes over the investiagation.
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Does someone have to press charges for simple assault in WY?
Yes - they are not automatically instated unless the assaulted person initiates the charges.
A women was sexually assaulted a week ago and wants to press charges can she?
Yes, but does not mean her lawyers can prove it in court.
Can you press charges on someone who shot me and tried to kill me?
Yes. They have assaulted you and broken the law. Call the police. The police have an obligation to investigate any shooting, they don't even have to have you press charges to bring them up on the shooter.
You were sexualy assalted at the hospital what can you do?
Press charges against the person responsible and take it to court. You can also sue the hospital and/or the person who assaulted you.
How long do you have to press charges for being assaulted while you are pregnant?
I would suggest doing it immediately. But it really depends on the state. Generally you first file a police report and then you have a year to press charges. Since you are pregnant, the police MAY do it for you, but you usually have to do it yourself.
Does a parent have the right to press charges on an adult that assaulted their child?
if your saying that someone eles is pressing charges on another grownup cause the grown up just told the child that he or she is ugly or something like that then of course not duuu
How do you switch from weapon 1 to weapon 2 on fusion fall?
Press tab to change between weapon 1 and weapon 2.
Can you press charges on the parents of a minor that assaulted your minor Son?
No. Citizens cannot press charges against anyone. Only a prosecutor can bring charges. You can REPORT the matter to the police and the police will investigate and take the proper action.If the assault is confirmed by the police, in all likliehood, they will take action against the minor as a juvenile matter.If you wish to take action against the parents, you will have to file a civil suit of some type against them.
What will happen to your boyfriend you refuse to press charges on him for unauthorized use of your vehicle?
Well, if all he did was use your car, then nothing, but if he commited any crimes or is/was underaged and without a permit/license, then the state/national government or any persons injured or their property damaged can sue and press charges.
Is it necessary in an assault case for the victim to press charges or can other parties press charges-?
The police or the victim are the only people who can press charges in an assault case.
If you press charges on someone and then drop the charges and the case is closed can they reopen the case so you can press charges again?
yes you can
Can you press charges after stolen property is returned?
can i press charges if i accept return of my stolen property
