As the victim of a crime, you are not the one who presses charges. That is the job of the prosecutor in the jurisdiction.
The idea of "pressing charges" comes mostly from old movies and cop shows, which is why the term is still used even though it is incorrect.
What you do is report the crime to local law enforcement, who will investigate and work with the prosecutors to arrest the individual(s) that assaulted you to justice.
The more you can do to assist the police when you make your report or if they request further assistance, the greater the likelihood of a conviction.
So, even though you do not "press charges" yourself, your cooperation in the investigation and your report to the police help those who do charge the offender.
yes you can
Yes
Yes, press charges for stealing a pet ant i think ask a police officer
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they cant press charges because threy started the fight but there fighting they cant do anything
It depends on the fight. If someone got hurt to an extent the victim could press charges. Yes they can the person who pops it off (first to punch) can get lock up ps.you can press charges on a lot of stuff
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A citizen may file a COMPLAINT, which will be investigated by law enforcement. Individual citizens cannot "press charges." Only the prosecutor can file charges against someone.
To press criminal charges against someone, go to the police station that is closest to where the criminal act occurred. This question is filed under "civil" cases. Charges are not "pressed" in civil matters.
Yes - they are not automatically instated unless the assaulted person initiates the charges.