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By reporting a crime or bringing a criminal complaint against the other party. The police will investigate, and if an applicable law of the jurisdiction has been broken, they will take the appropriate action.
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What type of legal case does the state bring charges against a citizen for violating the law?
Criminal case
How long does the states attorney in Michigan have to file felony charges on an accident?
That would be a criminal case. In Michigan they would have six years to bring the charges.
Can you press criminal charges if you did not choose to at the scene Texas?
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.
Can you get an Australian passport if you have a criminal conviction for receiving stolen goods?
If you are an Australian citizen and you don't have any charges pending then you should be bale to get a passport
Can I file charges for attempted extortion and Conspiracy in Cook County?
Citizens can't "file" charges but they CAN report suspected criminal activity against them to law enforcement. Law enforcement will open an investigation and if probable cause of a crime can be established they will investigate and bring criminal charges if warranted.
Why does a state initiate charges in a criminal case?
Because the state stands in for the individual citizen in cases of criminal acts. The theory is - a crime against one citizen of the state is a crime against ALL citizens of the state. The state legislature passes the laws and statutes, and thus, the state prosecutes.
What does statue of limitations mean?
A statute of limitations is a law. It sets time limits on when people can bring criminal charges or civil suits.
What is the body of citizens appointed to hear evidence regarding possible criminal activity and that decides whether the evidence is sufficient to bring criminal charges?
The body you described is called a Grand Jury.
Can you press criminal charges if you pay someone for services and the services were never rendered?
In general, no. Only the District or Crown attorneys have the power to press criminal charges. A citizen can sue for civil liability. In the case of a breach of contract, you would most likely go to small claims court and get money.
If you perform a Citizen's Arrest and take the person to the local jail what will they do?
A person who makes a citizen's arrest could risk exposing him or herself to possible lawsuits or criminal charges (such as charges of impersonating police, false imprisonment, kidnapping, or wrongful arrest) if the wrong person is apprehended or a suspect's civil-rightsare violated.
Was Hitler considered a war criminal?
Technically no. He committed suicide before the end of the war and the chance to bring any charges up against him.
Why can't victims prosecute?
The power of prosecution is reserved for the government. Victims can initiate a civil suit, but only the government can bring criminal charges.
