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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.

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