Yes - they are not automatically instated unless the assaulted person initiates the charges.
The police or the victim are the only people who can press charges in an assault case.
They can try. Without your cooperation it may not get far.Added: FIrst of all, INDIVIDUALS can NOT PRESS CHARGES! They can only file complaints with law enforcement. Then the prosecutor's office PRESSES charges. It may also depend greatly on just what type of "Assault" the question is referring to. (SIMPLE Assault - ASSAULT and Battery - SEXUAL Assault???)
It is best to press charges immediately after the assault or as soon as possible to ensure that the police report is accurate and that the ruling is in your favor.
No. Simple assault is a crime. There is probably a mirror tort (assault) for which you can make a civil action.
Individuals do NOT "press" charges. Only the state prosecutor can press charges. The most a citizen can can do is REPORT the offense to law enforcement and then let the law take its course.
yes you can because it is known as assult Another View: No, you can't. The offense IS known as ASSAULT, but YOU can not "press charges." Only the prosecutor's office has the power to "press charges." The most you can do is report the assault to law enforcement for their action, or IF this procedure is applicable in your state, appear before a Magistrate and swear out a complaint against the person.
That is a question only YOU can answer.
In a legal context, you can press charges for criminal offenses such as theft, assault, fraud, and other violations of the law.
Yes, you can potentially press charges against someone who throws something at you without your consent, as it may be considered assault or battery depending on the circumstances. It is recommended to report the incident to the authorities and seek legal advice to understand your options.
One way to file assault charges in the state of Virginia is to have police officer come to your home. A person can also visit the local courthouse and press charges there.
Yes. Private citizens do not make or "press" criminal charges. The state makes that decision, and often proceeds against defendants without the desire or consent of the victim. Practically, prosecutors are sometimes unable to go forward with uncooperative witnesses and victims, especially with misdemeanor charges, were the state is unwilling to devote limited resources the trial.
yes you can